Cloud Engineer – Linux, Automation

Thrive

Cloud Engineer responsible for Linux system management and automation at Thrive. Designing code-driven infrastructure solutions and maintaining automation frameworks with Ansible and Terraform.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Linux system administration, particularly with Ubuntu, and proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform. Capable of managing virtual machine workloads and integrating automation tools to enhance operational efficiency.

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Linux System AdministrationAnsible Configuration ManagementTerraform Infrastructure ProvisioningHPE Morpheus Enterprise ManagementNetBox IPAM Management

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Hard Skills

Ubuntu LinuxInfrastructure as CodeAnsibleTerraformNetworking FundamentalsScripting LanguagesVMware ESXiSystem MonitoringRoot Cause AnalysisCapacity Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProblem SolvingDocumentation SkillsProactive MindsetEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

HPE Morpheus EnterpriseVMware vCenterNetBoxGitITILITSM

Certifications & Qualifications

Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1/LPIC-2)Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ManagementVirtualizationAutomationChange ManagementCompliance Enforcement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDNSITSMLinuxTCP/IPTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux systems (primarily Ubuntu) across physical and virtual environments.
Serve as a Tier 2 escalation point for infrastructure incidents; perform root cause analysis and implement remediation actions.
Manage and operate virtual machine workloads within HPE Morpheus Enterprise HVM and VMware ESXi, including VM provisioning, lifecycle management, and hypervisor-level troubleshooting.
Define and enforce standardized build documentation
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management, OS patching, application deployment, and compliance enforcement.
Write and manage Terraform configurations for infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management.
Enforce infrastructure-as-code best practices including version control and peer review.
Maintain and update NetBox as the authoritative source of truth for IP address management (IPAM), DCIM asset records, and network topology documentation.
Integrate Netbox with IaC tools for automation of routine physical equipment commissioning
Participate in change management processes, ensuring all changes are documented, reviewed, and approved in alignment with Thrive's ITSM standards.
Perform routine system health checks, capacity reviews, and performance tuning for Linux servers.
Maintain and improve internal runbooks, technical documentation, and knowledge base articles.
Collaborate with networking, security, and cloud teams to resolve cross-functional infrastructure issues.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical infrastructure incidents outside of standard business hours.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and standardization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience with strong proficiency in Ubuntu Linux including systemd, networking, storage management, and security hardening
2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, specifically Ansible (roles, playbooks, inventories) and Terraform (state management, CI/CD plan/apply workflows)
Hands-on familiarity with HPE Morpheus Enterprise or similar HVM/KVM platforms for VM provisioning, template management, and self-service automation; experience with VMware vCenter is a strong plus
Working knowledge of NetBox for IPAM, DCIM, and network source-of-truth management; experience with NetBox API integrations preferred
Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and tooling development
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, and firewall rules as they apply to virtualized and cloud environments
Familiarity with Git-based version control and collaborative workflows (GitLab or GitHub)
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system and infrastructure issues independently and under pressure
Strong documentation habits - able to produce accurate and maintainable runbooks, topology diagrams, and change records
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse workload
Strong team player - collaborates effectively with peers and cross-functional teams to solve problems
Proactive, change-oriented mindset - actively seeks process improvements and drives automation-first approaches
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related discipline — or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Knowledge of ITIL and ITSM best practices
Preferred Certifications: Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1/LPIC-2) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA); Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (RH294) or better; HashiCorp Terraform Associate (003 or 004).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Standard business hours with participation in an on-call rotation.
Remote work eligible.
Occasional travel may be required for datacenter activities. Less than 10%.