Job Summary:
We are looking for a Cloud Hosting Engineer with strong system administration expertise and a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure. This role requires hands-on experience in managing secure, scalable environments across Linux and Windows platforms, along with a focus on automation, compliance, and operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities:
• Build, manage, and optimize cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS environments
• Administer and maintain enterprise systems running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows servers
• Configure and manage network components including firewalls, routing, and secure connectivity such as IPsec tunnels
• Support and maintain DNS services and IP-based networking across distributed systems
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Bash, and Microsoft PowerShell
• Implement and enforce infrastructure security standards, compliance controls, and best practices
• Perform advanced troubleshooting through structured analysis, log review, and root cause identification
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve infrastructure performance, availability, and reliability
• Maintain accurate documentation for systems, processes, and configurations
Required Skills & Experience:
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux (especially RHEL) and Windows system administration
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure within AWS (compute, networking, storage)
• Experience with firewall technologies and secure network design
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, and IPsec protocols
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, and Ansible
• Experience managing and troubleshooting enterprise-scale environments
Preferred Qualifications:
• Senior-level system administration mindset with emphasis on:
• Standardization and thorough documentation
• Scalability and enterprise-grade architecture
• Automation and operational consistency
• Compliance and security best practices
• Strong understanding of:
• Operating systems (Linux and Windows internals)
• Virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, Xen, and Hyper-V
• Container technologies like Docker and LXC, including differences between containers and hypervisors
• Storage solutions including SAS, NVMe, iSCSI, network file systems, and object storage (S3)
• Network security, edge routing, and firewall architecture
“Taras Technology, LLC is an EEO/AA Employer: women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply”