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System Administrator / Cloud Operations Specialist
Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
- Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Scottsdale, AZ area
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; this role does not offer sponsorship now or in the future
Overview
We are seeking a skilled System Administrator / Cloud Operations Specialist to manage and optimize infrastructure, ensuring the reliable operation of critical systems. This role requires strong experience in cloud platforms, Linux administration, and automation, along with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain production environments to ensure uptime, performance, and reliability
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and system-related issues
- Scale infrastructure by provisioning and configuring servers and cloud resources
- Develop, enhance, and maintain automation scripts and workflows
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including runbooks and standard operating procedures
- Debug complex production issues and deliver effective technical solutions
- Deploy and manage critical applications and services
- Support installation and maintenance of hardware in data center or colocation environments
- Manage network connectivity and infrastructure components as needed
Technical Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudFront, Route53, and load balancing
- Familiarity with cloud storage, backup, and database services
- Experience with monitoring tools such as CloudWatch
Linux Administration
- Strong experience with Linux systems (e.g., CentOS, Amazon Linux)
- System configuration, patching, and ongoing maintenance
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible
Automation & Scripting
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python
- Experience automating infrastructure and operational processes
Networking & Infrastructure
- Understanding of networking concepts and cloud networking
- Experience working with infrastructure in data center or colocation environments
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in system administration, cloud operations, or DevOps
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing and optimizing production environments
- Ability to work independently and perform under pressure
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule with a mix of onsite and remote work
- Candidates should be located within commuting distance of the Greater Phoenix area
- Flexibility to support rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work with modern cloud and infrastructure technologies
- Exposure to complex, production-scale environments
- Collaborative and fast-paced technical environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package