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:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 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.