Senior Cloud Systems Administrator: 26-02681

Akraya, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking an experienced Systems/Cloud Infrastructure Administrator in Santa Clara, CA to manage global cloud infrastructure for a large-scale SaaS product. The role emphasizes Linux administration, automation, and collaboration with engineering to prepare services for production.

You will automate tasks, implement IaC, and ensure production readiness, troubleshooting incidents and driving patches provisioning. This 12-month contract (W2) pays $65–$75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Linux administration.
• Proficiency in Python or Shell scripting.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure components.

Responsibilities

• Automate manual tasks using scripting languages.
• Enhance large-scale infrastructure projects like patching and provisioning.
• Develop and implement procedures for manual maintenance tasks.
• Ensure production readiness for new services through design review and testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents impacting production environments.

Skills

Linux

Python

Shell scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Database Administration

Job description

Primary Skills: Linux (Proficient), Python (Advanced), Shell Scripting (Advanced), Infrastructure as Code (Advanced), Database Administration (Intermediate)
Contract Type: W2
Duration: 12-month contract with possible extension
Location: Santa Clara, CA ()
Pay Range: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
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Job Summary

This role is responsible for the administration and operation of a global cloud infrastructure supporting a large-scale SaaS product. You will leverage your expertise in systems administration, networking, and automation to ensure platform availability and efficiency. The position involves close collaboration with engineering teams to prepare new services for production and resolve complex operational issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Automate manual tasks using scripting languages.
• Enhance large-scale infrastructure projects like patching and provisioning.
• Develop and implement procedures for manual maintenance tasks.
• Ensure production readiness for new services through design review and testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents impacting production environments.

Must-Have Skills

• Expert-level Linux administration.
• Proficiency in Python or Shell scripting.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure components.

Industry Experience

• Experience in managing large-scale server infrastructure within a cloud computing or MSP setting is highly desirable.

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