Position Overview
The Cloud, Engineer - Linux and Automation is responsible for the administration, automation, and continuous improvement of Thrive's Linux-based infrastructure. This role serves as an escalation point for Tier 1 issues and works closely with senior engineers and architects to design and implement repeatable, code-driven infrastructure solutions. The engineer will maintain and develop automation frameworks using Ansible and Terraform, assist with managing Thrive’s private cloud on HPE Morpheus Enterprise and VMware ecosystems, and ensure Ubuntu-based systems are secure, patched, and operating within established SLAs. The ideal candidate brings hands-on IaC experience, strong Linux troubleshooting skills, and a mindset oriented toward automation and operational excellence – all with a security first focus required to avoid unexpected downtime.
Responsibilities
Manage and operate virtual machine workloads within HPE Morpheus Enterprise HVM and VMware ESXi, including VM provisioning, lifecycle management, and hypervisor-level troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management, OS patching, application deployment, and compliance enforcement.
Participate in change management processes, ensuring all changes are documented, reviewed, and approved in alignment with Thrive's ITSM standards.
Requirements:
3-5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience with strong proficiency in Ubuntu Linux including systemd, 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)
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, and firewall rules as they apply to virtualized and cloud environments
Other:
Thrive is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation practices for all employees and strive to provide competitive salaries that reflect the value and skills each team member brings to our organization. Salaries are determined according to the job's scope, market data, location, and the candidate’s qualifications, including experience and relevant education.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
