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Must Haves: • Linux • Ansible (Tower / Playbooks) • Scripting (Python, Perl, Shell, etc.) • Cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP, any cloud platform is fine) Any Openshift or Kubernetes would be a “grand slam”
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience working with Unix/Linux Server platforms.
Must be extremely proficient in Shell scripting /Python/Ansible scripting. Experience with Ansible Tower administration/support.
Must have experience with whole lifecycle of cloud services—from inception and design, through deployment, operation and support.
A successful candidate must have hands on experience and able to provide on-call support. They should be able to work stand-alone and with a distributed team.
Job Description:
• Responsible for reliability and support of Internal Cloud, Public Cloud (Azure /AWS) and Containers (Dockers) services.
• Responsible for Ansible Tower Administration activities (like manage, upgrade, support Ansible Tower deployment)
• Support services before they go live through activities such as system design consulting, developing software platforms and frameworks, capacity planning and launch reviews.
• Maintain services once they are live by measuring and monitoring availability, latency and overall system health.
• Troubleshoot issues across the entire stack: hardware, software, application and network
• Perform deep dives into both systemic and latent reliability issues; partner with engineering and operation teams across the organization to produce and roll out fixes.
• Drive standardization efforts across multiple disciplines and services in conjunction with embedded SREs throughout the organization.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve automation for the cloud services
• Scope and create automation for deployment, management and visibility of our services.
• On-call coverage requirements and support break-fix needs when required
'Required Qualifications
• BS /MS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving systems or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5+ years working with Linux /Windows operating system
• Minimum of 5+ years scripting in Python/Shell/Bash/Ksh.
• Experience with Ansible Tower Administration activities (like install, setup, manage, upgrade, support Ansible Tower deployment)
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, openshift
• Experience with Vmware tools, AWS, Azure cloud and Hypervisor technologies (esxi, kvm, xen)
• Experience with Sql/NoSql databases like Mysql, mongodb
• Experience with CI/CD tools git /Jenkins
• Experience with Terraform /Consul /Nomad/Vault is a plus.
• Experience creating and maintaining complex data-driven automations and queries using SQL and noSQL databases.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team with direct responsibilities.
• Experience with TCP/IP, routing, DNS, Active Directory, Kerberos, DMZ etc.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and adapt to changes in project scope.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with teammates and internal clients.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
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