Senior Linux Cloud Engineer

Senior Linux Cloud Engineer – Plano, TX (Onsite/Hybrid)

Location: Plano, TX (Onsite)

Experience Required: 10–12+ Years

Industry: Telecom / Cloud Infrastructure

Contract role: 6 months +

Only W2, No C2C candidates

We are currently looking for a senior-level Cloud Systems Engineer to support a Linux-based private cloud infrastructure environment for a leading telecom organization. This is a hands-on infrastructure and automation role focused on Linux administration, cloud operations, scripting, monitoring, security, and infrastructure reliability .

Looking for someone who is highly hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced production environments. The ideal candidate should have strong Linux troubleshooting skills, cloud infrastructure experience, and a solid background in automation and scripting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, support, and maintain Linux-based servers and systems
• Manage private cloud infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, and virtualization components
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize configurations for stability and reliability
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, system updates, configuration management, and operational tasks
• Create monitoring and alerting scripts to proactively identify infrastructure issues
• Perform system patching, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery activities
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
• Support infrastructure security and ensure compliance with organizational policies
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and operations teams on cloud and automation initiatives
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with Linux administration (Red Hat / Ubuntu preferred)
• Experience working with Kubernetes and/or OpenStack environments
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or Perl
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Strong troubleshooting skills in Linux and cloud infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of networking protocols, virtualization technologies, and storage systems
• Experience with monitoring, deployment automation, and infrastructure support
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions

Preferred Skills:

• Telecom IT systems experience
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or private cloud environments
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

What you didn’t know about us:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long-Term growth potential
• 401k
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

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We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

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