[Remote] Cloud Engineer - Linux and Automation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thrive is seeking a Cloud Engineer - Linux and Automation to administer and continuously improve its Linux-based infrastructure. The role focuses on Linux systems administration, infrastructure automation with Ansible and Terraform, virtual machine management, infrastructure-as-code practices, incident escalation, documentation, and operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux systems (primarily Ubuntu) across physical and virtual environments
• Serve as a Tier 2 escalation point for infrastructure incidents; perform root cause analysis and implement remediation actions
• Manage and operate virtual machine workloads within HPE Morpheus Enterprise HVM and VMware ESXi, including VM provisioning, lifecycle management, and hypervisor-level troubleshooting
• Define and enforce standardized build documentation
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management, OS patching, application deployment, and compliance enforcement
• Write and manage Terraform configurations for infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management
• Enforce infrastructure-as-code best practices including version control and peer review
• Maintain and update NetBox as the authoritative source of truth for IP address management (IPAM), DCIM asset records, and network topology documentation
• Integrate Netbox with IaC tools for automation of routine physical equipment commissioning
• Participate in change management processes, ensuring all changes are documented, reviewed, and approved in alignment with Thrive's ITSM standards
• Perform routine system health checks, capacity reviews, and performance tuning for Linux servers
• Maintain and improve internal runbooks, technical documentation, and knowledge base articles
• Collaborate with networking, security, and cloud teams to resolve cross-functional infrastructure issues
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical infrastructure incidents outside of standard business hours
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and standardization

Skills

• 3-5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience with strong proficiency in Ubuntu Linux including systems, networking, storage management, and security hardening
• 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, specifically Ansible (roles, playbooks, inventories) and Terraform (state management, CI/CD plan/apply workflows)
• Hands-on familiarity with HPE Morpheus Enterprise or similar HVM/KVM platforms for VM provisioning, template management, and self-service automation; experience with VMware vCenter is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of NetBox for IPAM, DCIM, and network source-of-truth management; experience with NetBox API integrations preferred
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and tooling development
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, and firewall rules as they apply to virtualized and cloud environments
• Familiarity with Git-based version control and collaborative workflows (GitLab or GitHub)
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system and infrastructure issues independently and under pressure
• Strong documentation habits - able to produce accurate and maintainable runbooks, topology diagrams, and change records
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse workload
• Strong team player - collaborates effectively with peers and cross-functional teams to solve problems
• Proactive, change-oriented mindset - actively seeks process improvements and drives automation-first approaches
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related discipline — or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Knowledge of ITIL and ITSM best practices
• Standard business hours with participation in an on-call rotation
• Remote work eligible
• Occasional travel may be required for datacenter activities. Less than 10%
• Preferred Certifications: Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1/LPIC-2) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA); Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (RH294) or better; HashiCorp Terraform Associate (003 or 004)

Benefits

• Remote work eligible

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