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Cloud Operations Engineer

Trademark Recruiting
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Cloud Operations Engineer, Linux – Essential Responsibilities :

3rd Shift - 12 : 00 AM to 9 : 00 AM EST.

This role will require initially working the 1st shift (8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM EST) for a temporary training period of 4-8 weeks. After the training period is complete, this role will transition the 3rd shift schedule.

  • Part of a team of 3 Engineers reporting the Cloud Operations Manager (he has been at client for 5 years)
  • This will be a strong mix of project work and support (upgrades, new installs, enhancements)
  • Administer AWS services, configuring, and managing cloud infrastructure components, such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases.
  • Using AWS SSM for patch on both Linux and Windows platforms
  • Security and compliance, remediate vulnerabilities, patch management.
  • Monitor AWS and all business-critical applications to ensure optimal performance.
  • Install, configure, and maintain RHEL, other Linux servers, windows basic OS administration and software.
  • Identify, and diagnose problems found in the environment, implement a solution, and conduct post-incident analysis to prevent similar issues in the future.
  • Perform routine system backups and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Create and maintain documentation for systems, procedures, and policies.
  • Participate in planning, implementing, and maintaining system upgrades and new technologies.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure system availability and reliability.
  • Respond to and resolve service desk tickets and service requests.
  • Manage time effectively and work with minimal supervision.
  • Track and report progress on daily, weekly, and monthly projects.
  • Promote a positive working environment and demonstrate flexibility as a team member.
  • Handle routine inquiries via incoming calls, emails, and Teams messages.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Cloud Operations Engineer, Linux – Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Administer AWS cloud resources, including starting, stopping, rebooting, creating, and terminating instances.
  • Utilize AWS CLI and manage AWS services such as S3, load balancers, target groups, and auto scalers.
  • Execute Ansible templates for automation and orchestration.
  • Troubleshoot and Search events using CloudWatch and CloudTrail
  • Strong knowledge of RHEL7 / RHEL8 / RHEL9 and other Linux servers, specifically security hardening, SSH, TLS, LDAP.
  • Understanding of network concepts and protocols.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of Linux server administration, including user access control, application server installation, Nginx, Apache configuration, Linux services configuration, and log configuration a plus
  • Knowledge of Windows OS and Windows Administration is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Terraform Cloud is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Kafka, Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenSearch is a plus.
  • Cloud Operations Engineer, Linux – Minimum Required Experience :

  • 3 years or more AWS and RHEL / Linux server administration experience.
  • Experience with RHEL / Linux servers and software installation, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Experience with Docker, Kafka, OpenSearch strongly desired
  • Experience with Apache and NGINX web servers, Tomcat application servers, and Spring Boot applications strongly desired
  • AWS skills preferred, instance management, autoscaling, Ansible, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and familiarity with services such as S3, load balancers, target groups, and auto scalers.
  • Experience with a scripting language / s such as PowerShell, JSON, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CloudFormation, Ansible playbooks, AWS CLI scripting, shell scripts, and / or python is a plus.
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