Director | Linux & Cloud Administrator

Company Description

We are One Sutherland — a global team where everyone is working together to create great breakthrough solutions. Our workforce has thrived in an environment of diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate our diversity and embrace it whole-heartedly. Sutherland is an equal opportunity employer. We promote a positive work environment by conducting ourselves professionally and helping each other achieve our goal of One Sutherland Team, Playing to Win.

Sutherland was founded 35 years ago (1986). Since then, we have become a leading global provider of business process and technology management services offering an integrated portfolio of analytics-driven back office and customer-facing solutions that support the entire customer life cycle.

The Linux and Cloud Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining Linux-based systems and cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security. This role involves system administration, cloud resource management, automation, monitoring, and supporting development and operations teams. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on Linux expertise with cloud administration skills and problem‑solving abilities.

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.) in on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including compute, storage, networking, and security services.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of Linux servers and cloud services.
• Implement and maintain automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform for provisioning and configuration management.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies for Linux systems and cloud environments.
• Perform regular backups, patch management, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with development, Dev Ops, and security teams to support deployment pipelines and cloud solutions.
• Optimize resource utilization and implement cost‑effective cloud practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security standards, and industry regulations.

Maintain system documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in Linux system administration and cloud infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and system troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.

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