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Job Summary:

Highly skilled Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Shell scripting, Linux system administration, Kickstart, Cobbler, VMware, and multi-cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and guiding a team of engineers while managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud infrastructure engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Automate system administration tasks using Shell scripting to enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
• Manage and optimize Linux systems administration, including provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
• Configure and deploy servers using Kickstart and Cobbler for automated installations.
• Maintain and enhance virtualization environments with VMware, ensuring performance optimization and fault tolerance.
• Implement best practices for cloud security, backup, disaster recovery, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with development, security, and networking teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and recommend enhancements for continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering and Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in Shell scripting for automation and system administration tasks.
• Expertise in Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) including security, networking, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Kickstart and Cobbler for Linux provisioning and deployment.
• Deep understanding and expertise in VMware virtualization technologies.
• Proven experience working with AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, including services like EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Load Balancers, and Monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, storage, and security best practices.
• Experience in infrastructure automation, configuration management, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or Cloudformation for infrastructure automation.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

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