
Cloud Compute Engineer - Shelton
- Shelton, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Systems Administration & Support
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Manage daily operations, incidents, service requests, and changes through ServiceNow.
- Ensure compliance with patching, upgrades, and security requirements.
- Cloud Platforms & Virtualization
- Support Compute workloads in AWS Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and GCP.
- Manage servers in AWS and Alibaba Cloud.
- Contribute to cost optimization and lifecycle management initiatives.
- Kubernetes & Containers
- Operate and support Kubernetes clusters in AWS Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and GCP.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on containerized applications and automation.
- Work with Istio service mesh to support service-to-service communication with Kubernetes.
- Automation & Configuration Management
- Develop and maintain automation with Ansible, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Leverage cloud-native configuration management services (e.g., AWS Systems Manager) to automate the patching of Linux and Windows instances.
- Transformation & Migration Projects
- Support Linux EOL migrations and Red Hat to open-source distribution decommissioning projects.
- Contribute to cloud adoption and infrastructure transformation initiatives.
- Deliver projects and tasks using Agile methodology (Jira) for sprint planning, backlog management, and collaboration.
- Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- Relevant certifications in cloud (AWS, GCP), Kubernetes, Linux or Windows.
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure operations.
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server and Linux administration.
- Practical experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
- Experience with Kubernetes operations and exposure to Istio (preferred).
- Strong background in automation (Ansible) and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
- Familiarity with Agile methodology (Jira)
- Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of System administration (Linux and Windows)
- Understanding of DevOps fundamentals: CI/CD, IaC with Terraform, Git, and automation practices.
- Professional & Behavioral Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to collaborate within a global, cross-functional team.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Other Requirements
- English proficiency required.
- Occasional travel may be required.