Linux Cloud System Engineer

We have onsite contract opportunity for Linux Cloud System Engineer. Below is the Job description.Title: Linux Cloud System EngineerLocation: Santa Clara CA (Onsite)Duration: Long TermJob Description:We are seeking a Linux Cloud System Engineer with strong expertise in Linux system administration and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in storage management, patching, virtualization (VMware), networking (ports/firewalls), and DevOps practices. This role requires a proactive engineer who can manage, monitor, and troubleshoot infrastructure systems in a production environment.Responsibilities:Perform Linux system administration including installation, configuration, tuning, and patching of servers.Manage storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.Apply regular patches and updates to ensure security and stability.Administer and manage VMware infrastructure including provisioning and resource optimization.Troubleshoot networking issues including port conflicts, firewall rules, and DNS configurations.Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate infrastructure using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.Document system configurations, procedures, and standards. Required Skills:6+ years of experience in Linux System Administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)Strong understanding of Storage Management (SAN/NAS, LVM, NFS, etc.)Experience with Patch Management and system hardeningSolid knowledge of VMware administration (vCenter, ESXi)Familiarity with Ports, Firewalls, and basic network troubleshootingHands-on with DevOps tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Terraform preferred)Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus)Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Shell etc.) Preferred Qualifications:Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, VMware Certified Professional)Exposure to container platforms like Docker or KubernetesExperience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)