Cloud Platform Engineer (Unix/Linux)
Prophecy Technologies, San Jose, CA, United States
Job Summary
We are seeking a
Cloud Platform Engineer
with strong
Unix/Linux system administration
experience to support, build, automate, and maintain enterprise-scale infrastructure environments. This role focuses on
on-prem and virtualized Linux platforms , automation, patching, security, and operational stability in a
100% onsite, production-critical environment .
Location
San Jose, CA
100% ONSITE - Local Candidates Only
Key Responsibilities
Unix/Linux System Administration
Install, configure, patch, and troubleshoot
Unix/Linux servers , including:
SUSE
AIX
RHEL
CentOS
Perform
UNIX system builds , upgrades, and lifecycle management.
Provide L2/L3 operational support for production and non-production systems.
Automation & Configuration Management
Develop and maintain automation scripts using
Bash and Python .
Utilize
Ansible
to automate deployments, configuration management, and operational tasks.
Support infrastructure automation and provisioning using
Terraform
(preferred).
Patch & Systems Management
Manage OS patching and lifecycle using:
RedHat Satellite
IBM NIM
SUSE Manager
Ensure systems remain compliant with internal security and operational standards.
Virtualization & Platform Operations
Administer and support
virtual machine environments , including:
VMware
OpenShift
Perform VM cloning, migration, provisioning, and remote administration.
Networking & Connectivity
Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues using strong knowledge of:
TCP/IP
DNS
SSH
Network routing and system-to-system communication
Support distributed system environments.
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain
OS hardening, access controls, and patch compliance .
Ensure adherence to security best practices and internal compliance policies.
Collaboration & Support
Work closely with cross-functional teams (cloud, networking, security).
Communicate clearly with stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues.
Participate in operational support, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Technical Skills
Strong
Unix/Linux Administration
experience
Hands-on experience with:
SUSE, AIX, RHEL, CentOS
UNIX builds and troubleshooting
Automation using
Bash and Python
Configuration management using
Ansible
Systems & Platform Knowledge
Patch management tools:
RedHat Satellite
IBM NIM
SUSE Manager
Virtualization:
VMware
OpenShift
Networking fundamentals:
TCP/IP
DNS
SSH
Security
OS hardening
User access controls
Patch compliance and security best practices
Competencies
Unix/Linux Platform Engineering
Infrastructure Automation
Systems Patching & Compliance
Virtualization & Platform Operations
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Collaboration & Communication
We are seeking a
Cloud Platform Engineer
with strong
Unix/Linux system administration
experience to support, build, automate, and maintain enterprise-scale infrastructure environments. This role focuses on
on-prem and virtualized Linux platforms , automation, patching, security, and operational stability in a
100% onsite, production-critical environment .
Location
San Jose, CA
100% ONSITE - Local Candidates Only
Key Responsibilities
Unix/Linux System Administration
Install, configure, patch, and troubleshoot
Unix/Linux servers , including:
SUSE
AIX
RHEL
CentOS
Perform
UNIX system builds , upgrades, and lifecycle management.
Provide L2/L3 operational support for production and non-production systems.
Automation & Configuration Management
Develop and maintain automation scripts using
Bash and Python .
Utilize
Ansible
to automate deployments, configuration management, and operational tasks.
Support infrastructure automation and provisioning using
Terraform
(preferred).
Patch & Systems Management
Manage OS patching and lifecycle using:
RedHat Satellite
IBM NIM
SUSE Manager
Ensure systems remain compliant with internal security and operational standards.
Virtualization & Platform Operations
Administer and support
virtual machine environments , including:
VMware
OpenShift
Perform VM cloning, migration, provisioning, and remote administration.
Networking & Connectivity
Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues using strong knowledge of:
TCP/IP
DNS
SSH
Network routing and system-to-system communication
Support distributed system environments.
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain
OS hardening, access controls, and patch compliance .
Ensure adherence to security best practices and internal compliance policies.
Collaboration & Support
Work closely with cross-functional teams (cloud, networking, security).
Communicate clearly with stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues.
Participate in operational support, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Technical Skills
Strong
Unix/Linux Administration
experience
Hands-on experience with:
SUSE, AIX, RHEL, CentOS
UNIX builds and troubleshooting
Automation using
Bash and Python
Configuration management using
Ansible
Systems & Platform Knowledge
Patch management tools:
RedHat Satellite
IBM NIM
SUSE Manager
Virtualization:
VMware
OpenShift
Networking fundamentals:
TCP/IP
DNS
SSH
Security
OS hardening
User access controls
Patch compliance and security best practices
Competencies
Unix/Linux Platform Engineering
Infrastructure Automation
Systems Patching & Compliance
Virtualization & Platform Operations
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Collaboration & Communication