Job Description

Senior Systems Administrator (Linux) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Expert with a strong background in Linux, Puppet, and automation technologies. While Azure experience is less critical it would be beneficial, proficiency in automation and a vision for moving towards a self-service model are essential. Additionally, experience in leveraging AI would be highly desirable. In this role, you will be responsible as part of a team for managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure, with a focus on automation, scalability, and reliability. You will work with a wide array of technologies and tools, such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and Jenkins, to build and maintain robust cloud environments. Essential Duties Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on Linux environments. Develop automation scripts and processes, leveraging tools like Puppet, Ansible, and Terraform, to transition towards a self-service infrastructure model. Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based applications, with a strong emphasis on AI and advanced cloud operations. Utilize Puppet and similar tools to manage configurations and automate infrastructure deployments. Work with a variety of DevOps and infrastructure tools such as Jenkins, Git, Argo CD, and Artifactory to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Implement and maintain monitoring and log aggregation solutions using Datadog, ELK/OpenSearch, and other relevant tools. Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments through proper configuration management, networking, and identity management (AD, DNS, SSO). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud-native solutions and automate operational tasks. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience as a Systems Administrator / DevOps Engineer, with at least 2 years in a lead role. Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements. Strong experience in managing and optimizing Linux OS (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian) in cloud environments. Proficiency in using Puppet for configuration management and automation. Extensive experience with automation tools and scripts (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins) aimed at improving operational efficiency. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and experience in Kubernetes/EKS is highly preferred. Understanding of network configurations, security best practices, and technologies like VPNs, OpenVPN, and SSO. Familiarity with DevOps tools like Git, Jenkins, Argo CD, and Artifactory. Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog and log aggregation platforms like ELK/OpenSearch. Proficiency in spoken and written English (minimum C1/C2 level desired). Desirable Technologies EKS / Kubernetes, Puppet, Terraform, Powershell, Python, Artifactory, Jenkins, Argo CD, Ansible, Desire State Configuration (DSC), ELK / OpenSearch, Datadog Log Aggregation, DataDog , Infra/APM/Synthetics, Windows OS, AD, DNS, Domain registration, Site-to-Site VPN, OpenVPN #LI-Hybrid #LI-VD1