Senior Linux Cloud Engineer

Experience

Required:

10–12+ Years

Contract role: 6 months +

Only W2, No C2C candidates

We are currently looking for a senior-level Cloud Systems Engineer to support a Linux-based private cloud infrastructure environment for a leading telecom organization. This is a hands-on infrastructure and automation role focused on Linux administration, cloud operations, scripting, monitoring, security, and infrastructure reliability
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Looking for someone who is highly hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced production environments. The ideal candidate should have strong Linux troubleshooting skills, cloud infrastructure experience, and a solid background in automation and scripting.

• Install, configure, support, and maintain Linux-based servers and systems
• Manage private cloud infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, and virtualization components
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize configurations for stability and reliability
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, system updates, configuration management, and operational tasks
• Create monitoring and alerting scripts to proactively identify infrastructure issues
• Perform system patching, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery activities
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
• Support infrastructure security and ensure compliance with organizational policies
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and operations teams on cloud and automation initiatives
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps

• Strong experience with Linux administration (Red Hat / Ubuntu preferred)
• Experience working with Kubernetes and/or Open Stack environments
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or Perl
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Strong troubleshooting skills in Linux and cloud infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of networking protocols, virtualization technologies, and storage systems
• Experience with monitoring, deployment automation, and infrastructure support
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or private cloud environments
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long-Term growth potential
• 401k