CONTRACT - Sr Systems Engineer, Cloud (NTD)

Nintendo; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 93,318 - 167,956; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Redmond, WA. This onsite role involves building and maintaining cloud solutions in AWS and Azure and managing Kubernetes infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in cloud engineering and Linux administration, alongside expertise in OpenStack and advanced skills in automation tools like Ansible.

Candidates should also possess a degree in engineering or computer science and have strong troubleshooting skills. The role prioritizes candidates with AWS and Azure certifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Cloud infrastructure administration/engineering and Linux system administration/engineering.
• Expert level understanding of OpenStack/OpenNebula or similar cloud orchestration solution.
• Expert level understanding of designing and managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Automation mastery: Advanced skills in Ansible, Jenkins, Python/bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain solutions in public cloud solutions - AWS and Azure.
• Ensure the highest level of systems and infrastructure availability.
• Monitor and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Document system configurations and procedures.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure administration

Linux system administration

Kubernetes management

AWS and Azure solutions management

Ansible mastery

Python/bash scripting

Education

BS or MS in engineering or computer science

Tools

OpenStack

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Jenkins

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Nintendo Technology Development

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Build and maintain solutions in public cloud solutions - AWS and Azure.
• Build and maintain on-premises virtualization platforms (e.g. OpenStack, OpenNebula).
• Build and maintain Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Ensure the highest level of systems and infrastructure availability. Manage system performance, monitoring, backups, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure system security by configuring firewalls, SSL, VPNs, and applying patches and updates.
• Monitor and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues in a timely manner.
• Perform routine system upgrades, patching, and security compliance checks.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support for escalated issues.
• Provide emergency responses to critical outages or incidents.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for internal use.
• Research emerging tools and technologies that help improve automation, security and performance.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure high-quality deliverables within organization guidelines, policies, and procedures

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years in Cloud infrastructure administration/engineering and Linux system administration/engineering.
• Expert level understanding of OpenStack/OpenNebula or similar cloud orchestration solution is required.
• Expert level understanding of designing and managing Kubernetes clusters is required.
• Expert level understanding of designing and managing solutions in AWS and Azure is required.
• Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS, KVM, Kubernetes environments is required.
• Expert level understanding of TCP/IP, network services, and storage systems is a plus.
• Experience installing and maintaining distributed storage solutions like CEPH is a strong plus.
• Automation mastery: Advanced skills in Ansible, Jenkins, Python/bash scripting.
• Experience with Ubuntu/Canonical tools like MAAS, Landscape etc. is a plus.Experience with Terraform, Helm, or cloud-native monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• AWS Professional solutions architect certification is a plus.
• Azure Solutions architect expert certification is a plus.
• BS or MS in engineering, computer science, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid passport may be required.

This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time.

Pay range: $67.74 — $121.92 USD