Cloud System Engineer

Cloud Systems Engineer | Ridgewood, NJ Hybrid | $100,000-$150,000A growing technology provider in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator / Senior Systems Engineer with strong Linux and AWS experience to join their team. This organization supports a broad range of small to mid-sized clients and needs someone who can operate confidently across multiple environments with minimal silos. The role includes significant hands-on work across cloud, servers, networking, automation, and scripting.This position is well-suited to candidates from MSPs, startups, or smaller organizations where they have been exposed to varied technologies and responsibilities.Responsibilities• Manage AWS and Azure cloud environments supporting both Linux and Windows systems• Troubleshoot issues across servers, networks, and cloud workloads• Automate operational tasks using Bash, Python, and PowerShell• Perform patching, configuration management, and system maintenance• Support deployment processes and CI/CD pipelines• Document procedures and maintain operational runbooks• Participate in an on-call rotation for escalationsKey Requirements• Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, etc.)• Proven experience operating AWS environments in production• Ability to script using Bash, Python, or PowerShell• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)• Broad infrastructure knowledge across networking, cloud services, and systems administration• Experience working in a multi-client environment such as an MSP• Ability to manage diverse technical responsibilities without narrow specialisation• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities and on-call dutiesIdeal Candidate Background• Experience in a managed services provider, startup, or smaller organisation• Exposure to a wide range of technologies• Ability to work independently across hybrid cloud and on-premise systems• Comfortable supporting multiple clients simultaneously