Data Centre/Cloud & Automation SME

Akkodis is seeking a Data Centre/Cloud & Automation SME for a Contract with a client in Culver City, CA. Responsible for designing and maintaining scalable cloud environments while automating deployments, ensuring system reliability, and enforcing security and compliance standards.

Rate Range: $60/hour to $68/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.


Data Center/Cloud & Automation SME Job Responsibilities include:

• Manage and support Linux servers, including installation, patching, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Design, provision, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure ensuring security, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for consistent deployments.
• Automate system configurations, deployments, and operational tasks using Ansible.
• Monitor systems and cloud resources, handle incidents, and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams while enforcing security best practices and maintaining documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and data centre operations.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Linux administration, AWS services, Terraform, and Ansible for infrastructure automation.
• Proven experience in designing scalable cloud environments, implementing automation frameworks, and ensuring security, compliance, and high system availability.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gopal.Gupta@ akkodisgroup.com.


Pay Details: $60.00 to $68.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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