Taras Technology LLC

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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”