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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $134,000.00 and $196,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Linux Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Infrastructure team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade container platforms using Red Hat OpenShift and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Role Objectives
- Design, deploy, and manage container orchestration platforms using OpenShift and AKS.
- Administer and optimize Linux-based systems in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible Automation Platform.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Helm, and GitOps workflows.
- Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to implement CI / CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
- Implement security best practices for containerized workloads and cloud environments.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to strategic cloud initiatives.
- Assist with migrations to cloud, ensuring best practices are followed and architecture is compliant with company standards.
Qualifications And Skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of professional experience in Linux system administration and cloud engineering.3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenShift and AKS in production environments.Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).Experience with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD).Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, and security.Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.Microsoft Certified : Azure Kubernetes Service Specialist.Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) is a plus.SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.
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