Cloud Engineer, Temporary

Viasat; Oregon; On-site; USD 121,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and operate Linux-based infrastructures across on-prem and public cloud environments. You will focus on Linux systems, contribute to architecture, and support automation initiatives in a DevOps-driven team.

The role emphasizes AWS expertise, IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible, Chef), scripting, and collaboration with delivery teams to implement secure, scalable services.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration experience with Windows basics.
• Cloud engineering focus on AWS required.
• Automation through Infrastructure-as-Code and scripting is essential.
• Experience with Kubernetes, EKS, and OpenShift.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME to project teams and IT Operations.
• Lead cloud services capabilities with CloudOps/DevOps practices.
• Document infrastructure and write work instructions for systems and applications.
• Drive timely implementations and collaborate across teams.
• Provide leadership and knowledge sharing across the team to support the ongoing development of cross team operational support functions.
• Review and oversee platform enhancements.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Linux/Windows

Automation

DevOps

Kubernetes

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Docker

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

EKS

Jenkins

ELK

Prometheus

Grafana

Dynatrace

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

As a member of the Cloud IT team, you will contribute to the design, architecture, procurement, and end to end deployment in mixed environment of Linux and Windows with a primary emphasis in Linux both on-prem and in public cloud providers. Your duties will cover a large array of tasks from installing server operating systems to designing and implementing Linux focused enterprise level applications and clusters. You will be tasked with the support of Linux and some Windows operating systems. These tasks could include installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of servers and applicationsThe ideal candidate will have a strong systems administration background focusing on Linux, with scripting and automation experience.

The day-to-day

• Provide subject matter expertise to project, delivery teams and IT Operations unit.
• Contribute to the implementation of proactive infrastructure security features, patches, and upgrades using an Infrastructure-As-Code approach to achieve secure, stable, and reliable services.
• Actively lead in the development and establishment of cloud services capabilities encompassing CloudOps / DevOps practices.
• Document infrastructure and work instructions for systems and applications hosted under Cloud stacks
• Provide leadership and knowledge sharing across the team to support the ongoing development of cross team operational support functions.
• Review and oversee platform enhancements.
• Execute implementations to tight deadlines, working well both independently and as part of a team.
• Taking ownership of projects gaining a personal satisfaction in achieving high performing environments.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff and the business.
• Govern our technologies to ensure security standards are met.
• Working in a DevOps capacity with a desire to automate everything

What you'll need

• Technical expertise in Cloud Engineering role focusing on Amazon Cloud Services (AWS).
• Proven track record of overseeing IT/Cloud service delivery.
• Strong infrastructure background (Linux/Windows) and hands on exposure to Cloud and automation technologies.
• Hands-on Automation experience leveraging tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef Etc.

What will help you on the job

• Professional scripting experience with languages such as PowerShell, Python, and BASH.
• Continuous Integration/Delivery/Deployment & Orchestration - Jenkins or one of its variant.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization - VMware, Hyper-V, Docker, VirtualBox, Kubernetes
• Sound knowledge and experience in creating platforms using Kubernetes, EKS, OpenShift.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace.
• Experience with log management tools such as ELK.
• AWS certification is highly preferred plus Vendor certifications from Red Hat, Microsoft etc.

Salary range

$121,000.00 - $191,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $150,000.00- $225,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.