Cloud Systems Engineer — Kubernetes, Terraform & Ansible

Set Of X; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Technology Refresh

Training and Professional Development

Job summary

Set of X is seeking a Cloud System Administrator to support the deployment, administration, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure in a secure environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux administration skills and experience with containerized apps, automation tools, and cloud technologies.

The team emphasizes ownership and mission-focus, with a TS/SCI clearance requirement and a compensation package designed to attract top talent in a government contracting context.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience deploying and managing applications using Helm Charts.
• Experience with Ansible automation and configuration management.
• Knowledge of AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Traefik.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux system administration tasks, including system monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Remotely connect to Linux systems using SSH to perform administrative and support functions.
• Install, configure, and maintain software packages using RPM and YUM package management tools.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications utilizing Docker and Kubernetes.
• Configure and support Traefik ingress controllers and related networking components.
• Gather system status, performance metrics, and health information from Linux-based environments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible.
• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Install, configure, and maintain applications using Helm charts within Kubernetes environments.
• Support cloud operations, system upgrades, security patching, and configuration management activities.
• Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps teams, and system administrators to ensure reliable and scalable cloud services.
• Troubleshoot system, application, and infrastructure issues to maintain operational availability.

Skills

Linux

Ansible

Traefik

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Docker

Helm Charts

Shell/CLI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Helm Charts

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Traefik

Job description

Set of X is seeking a Cloud System Administrator to support the deployment, administration, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure in a secure environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux administration skills and experience with containerized apps, automation tools, and cloud technologies.

The team emphasizes ownership and mission-focus, with a TS/SCI clearance requirement and a compensation package designed to attract top talent in a government contracting context.