Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Qualys; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualys is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Raleigh. You will lead cloud infrastructure initiatives across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud, and guide engineers in automation, provisioning, and security hardening of Linux servers.

The role emphasizes high availability, scalability, and collaboration with security and networking teams. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in cloud infrastructure and strong Shell scripting, Kickstart/Cobbler provisioning, and VMware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering and Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in Shell scripting for automation and system administration tasks.
• Experience with Linux distributions (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) including security, networking, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a team of cloud infrastructure engineers.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and OCI.
• Automate system administration tasks to improve efficiency.
• Provision and manage Linux servers, ensure security hardening, monitoring, and optimization.
• Configure and deploy servers using Kickstart and Cobbler for automated installations.
• Maintain and optimize VMware environments for performance and fault tolerance.
• Implement cloud security, backup, disaster recovery, and compliance best practices.
• Collaborate with development, security, and networking teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Shell scripting

Linux administration

Kickstart

Cobbler

VMware

AWS

Azure

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Leadership

Multi-cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

## Senior Cloud Infrastructure EngineerApplylocations: Raleightime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0004930Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!Highly skilled Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Shell scripting, Linux system administration, Kickstart, Cobbler, VMware, and multi-cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and guiding a team of engineers while managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.Key Responsibilities:* Work in a team of cloud infrastructure engineers, providing technical guidance and support.* Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.* Automate system administration tasks using Shell scripting to enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts.* Manage and optimize Linux systems administration, including provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security hardening.* Configure and deploy servers using Kickstart and Cobbler for automated installations.* Maintain and enhance virtualization environments with VMware, ensuring performance optimization and fault tolerance.* Implement best practices for cloud security, backup, disaster recovery, and compliance requirements.* Collaborate with development, security, and networking teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.* Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively, ensuring high availability and reliability.* Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and recommend enhancements for continuous improvement.Required Skills & Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).* 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering and Linux system administration.* Proficiency in Shell scripting for automation and system administration tasks.* Expertise in Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) including security, networking, and performance tuning.* Hands-on experience with Kickstart and Cobbler for Linux provisioning and deployment.* Deep understanding and expertise in VMware virtualization technologies.* Proven experience working with AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, including services like EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Load Balancers, and Monitoring tools.* Strong knowledge of cloud networking, storage, and security best practices.* Experience in infrastructure automation, configuration management, and monitoring tools.* Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:* Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or Cloudformation for infrastructure automation.* Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect.* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.