Linux Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Position: Linux Cloud Engineer

Job Description:

As a Linux Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our cloud infrastructure, ensuring its scalability, reliability, and performance. You will work closely with other engineers, system administrators, and DevOps teams to support and enhance our cloud-based systems and services. This role requires a deep understanding of Linux systems, cloud technologies, and infrastructure automation.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud environments (AWS, Azure) using Linux-based systems
• Write and maintain automation scripts using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to provision and manage cloud resources
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure uptime, performance, and resource optimization. Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for any system issues
• Ensure the security of cloud infrastructure, including managing firewalls, encryption, and access control policies. Regularly audit systems for vulnerabilities
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and other container orchestration tools in the cloud environment
• Collaborate with software development, operations, and other technical teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of cloud services. Provide on-call support for critical issues as needed
• Maintain clear documentation of infrastructure setup, configurations, and processes for knowledge sharing and compliance purposes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, Cloud Engineer, or DevOps Engineer, with a focus on cloud infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with Storage Area Networks and Hyperconverged environments
• Strong proficiency in Linux systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.), including system administration, shell scripting, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS and/or Azure). Knowledge of cloud-native services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.) is a plus
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration tools
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (VPC, subnets, VPN, etc.) and cloud security best practices
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in a cloud-based, Linux environment
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git

Skills:

• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Certification in Cloud technologies (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure, Google Cloud Certified, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with serverless technologies and microservices architectures
• Knowledge of database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL) and their integration in a cloud environment

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Us

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated "time-definite" basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations - supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

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