Linux (Cloud) System Engineer

Title:  Linux Cloud System Engineer
Location: Santa Clara CA (Onsite)
Duration: Long Term

Core Technical Skills:

• Linux Administration:
• Demonstrated experience in installing, configuring, and upgrading Linux systems and servers.
• Expertise in Linux OS administration across Ubuntu, CentOS, and RedHat.
• Strong knowledge in Linux server support, troubleshooting, and storage implementation.
• Proven experience in risk-based systems running on UNIX/Linux platforms, including OS clustering, partitioning, and virtualization.
• Hands-on experience with day-to-day UNIX/Linux OS installation, migration, and break-fix support.
• Cloud & Virtualization:
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to deploy, configure, and maintain cloud-based Linux environments.
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Support and manage VMware 6.5/6.7 cluster environments.

Automation & Scripting:

• Design and implement infrastructure automation using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation to enable Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Develop shell, Python, or PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive tasks, system monitoring, backups, and patch management
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Linux-based cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for system updates, configuration changes, and cloud deployments using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Monitor system health and performance through automated alerting, logging, and reporting using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or AWS CloudWatch.

• Networking & Security:
• Basic network troubleshooting skills: DNS, DHCP, VLAN, Trunking, Firewalls.
• Experience implementing IAM, security groups, network ACLs, and VPNs in a cloud environment.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices, patching, and compliance (CIS benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Storage & Infrastructure Management:
• Managing and maintaining NAS/SAN infrastructure.
• Experience with cloud-based storage solutions (S3, EBS, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage).
• Performance tuning and optimization of storage and compute resources.
• Windows Administration (Nice to Have):
• Active Directory administration, including GPO management, Event Log Auditing.
• Experience in Windows Server management (2012/2016/2019/2022).
• Apply Windows patches, remediate vulnerabilities, and troubleshoot updates.

Soft Skills:

• Critical thinker and problem solver – should proactively find and implement solutions.
• Self-motivated and responsible, able to work independently and in a remote team environment.
• Strong communication skills – ability to document solutions and effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.