Cloud Solutions Engineer: III (Senior) at Genesis10
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
About the Job
Genesis10 is seeking a Cloud Solutions Engineer: III (Senior) for a contract with our client in Inver Grove Heights, MN. 100% Remote.
Job Description:
This position will be a member of a small team who is responsible for managing and securing – in collaboration with product owners – Client's Linux servers across multiple public and private clouds. The position requires expertise in deploying and managing systems using more modern tools and techniques. This includes but is not limited to Terraform to deploy new systems, Packer to build OS images, Chef for configuration management, and orchestrating all tools with pipelines and other integrations. It also requires expertise with Linux file systems, various implementations of NFS - including AWS EFS, system hardening, system performance, and authoring documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Basic Qualifications:
Compensation:
Hourly W2 pay rate $65.00-$70.00
We have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description:
This position will be a member of a small team who is responsible for managing and securing – in collaboration with product owners – Client's Linux servers across multiple public and private clouds. The position requires expertise in deploying and managing systems using more modern tools and techniques. This includes but is not limited to Terraform to deploy new systems, Packer to build OS images, Chef for configuration management, and orchestrating all tools with pipelines and other integrations. It also requires expertise with Linux file systems, various implementations of NFS - including AWS EFS, system hardening, system performance, and authoring documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Infrastructure Automation with Terraform:
- Utilize Terraform modules for provisioning and managing infrastructure efficiently.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to ensure reproducibility and scalability.
- OS Configuration Management Using Chef:
- Automate server configurations using Chef to enforce standardization.
- Develop and maintain Chef cookbooks and recipes for system configurations.
- OS-Level Permission Management:
- Manage and audit OS-level permissions, ensuring secure access control.
- Implement and maintain access control policies and procedures.
- OS Patching and Licensing Management:
- Manage the lifecycle of operating system updates and patches.
- Ensure software licensing compliance across all server environments.
- EFS and Linux File Serving:
- Configure and manage AWS Elastic File Systems (EFS) and Linux-based file serving solutions.
- Ensure data storage solutions are scalable, secure, and performant.
- Image Management Using Packer:
- Create, manage, and deploy optimized server images using Packer.
- Maintain image repositories, ensuring they meet standards for security and efficiency.
Required Basic Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Proven experience with SUSE Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
- Strong understanding of image management using Packer.
- Experience with OS patching and licensing management.
- Familiarity with configuring and managing EFS and Linux file serving solutions.
- Proficiency in Chef for configuration management and Terraform for infrastructure automation.
- In-depth knowledge of OS-level permissions and security practices.
- Ability to script in languages such as Bash or Python for automation purposes. Strong python skills preferred.
- Experience with pipelines, especially Azure DevOps, preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills, capable of effectively documenting and explaining technical details.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Compensation:
Hourly W2 pay rate $65.00-$70.00
We have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary
65 - 70 /hour
