IT Specialist - Cloud Compute, Linux and Storage

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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates‑based construction materials including asphalt and ready‑mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

We are seeking an IT Specialist - Cloud Compute, Linux & Storage to be based in our Corporate Office in Birmingham, AL.

This position works within the Technology Infrastructure team and reports directly to the IT Manager - Cloud Compute, Linux & Storage. The person that fills this role will have the primary responsibility of supporting our enterprise Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution as well as various Linux Systems Administration duties. A key secondary responsibility will be to assist in the design, implementation, and management of Vulcan’s cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

A core tenet of our team is a "security‑first" mindset, and this role will work in close alignment with the Information Security team to ensure all infrastructure solutions are designed and implemented with robust cybersecurity controls.

The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be able to thrive in a corporate environment working with technical peers, architects, developers, and the business. In addition, they will have the ability to excel in a team‑oriented environment, freely sharing information, learning from, and teaching co‑workers. This is an entry‑level position ideal for a recent college graduate with relevant internship or work experience.

Managed File Transfer (MFT) Support: Act as the primary technical support for the MFT platform, including onboarding new partners, troubleshooting file transfer jobs, and monitoring system health.

Cloud Infrastructure as Code: Utilize Terraform to help build, manage, and deploy cloud infrastructure in environments like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle OIC, and Microsoft Azure.

Linux System Administration: Perform basic administration, OS patching and troubleshooting tasks on Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL).

Collaboration: Work with other team members, including the networking, database, and security teams, to integrate and support infrastructure solutions.

Cybersecurity: Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, assist in remediation, and integrate security controls with Info Sec. Participate in security design/review sessions and validate configurations for cloud, MFT, and server environments.

Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of accurate documentation for MFT processes, infrastructure diagrams, and operational procedures.

Continuous Learning: Stay up‑to‑date on the latest cloud technologies and best practices to contribute to team growth.

• Education: B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Relevant internship, co‑op, or project experience in cloud computing, system administration, or a related field.
• Cloud Knowledge: A foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts (e.g., VPC, IAM, EC2, S3) in a major platform like AWS or Azure.
• Infrastructure as Code: Academic or project‑based experience with IaC tools, specifically Terraform.
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with the command line and basic concepts of Linux operating systems (RHEL, OEL).
• Communication: Ability to write and speak English clearly, including communicating technical issues to non‑technical people.
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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