Linux Cloud Engineer

A financial firm is looking for a Linux Cloud Engineer w / Openshift / AKS to join their team in Charlotte, NC.

Compensation : $150-195k

Responsibilities :

• Design, deploy, and manage container orchestration platforms using OpenShift and AKS.

Administer and optimize Linux-based systems in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible Automation Platform.

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Helm, and GitOps workflows.

Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to implement CI / CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery.

Implement security best practices for containerized workloads and cloud environments.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to strategic cloud initiatives.

Assist with migrations to cloud, ensuring best practices are followed and architecture is compliant with company standards.

Qualifications : Required :

5+ years of professional experience in Linux system administration and cloud engineering.

3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenShift and AKS in production environments.

Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).

Experience with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD).

Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, and security.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.

Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Linux Administration : Deep expertise in RHEL environment.

Container Platforms : 3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenShift and AKS.

Automation : Proficiency with Ansible, Ansible Tower / AAP, and scripting (Bash, Python).

Infrastructure as Code : Experience with Terraform, Helm, and GitOps tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux).

CI / CD : Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.

Cloud Platforms : Strong knowledge of Azure, with exposure to AWS or GCP a plus.

Monitoring & Logging : Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK / EFK, and Azure Monitor.

Security : Understanding of container security, RBAC, network policies, and compliance frameworks.

Networking : Solid grasp of Kubernetes networking, service mesh (e.g., Istio), and ingress controllers.

Preferred :

Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.

Microsoft Certified : Azure Kubernetes Service Specialist.

Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) is a plus.