Linux Admin / Cloud Engineer

Company: City of Charlotte
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Date Opened: Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Thursday, April 02, 2026 12:00 AM Department: Innovation and Technology Department Salary: $106,196.00 - $132,745.00 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions SUMMARY We are seeking a talented and motivated Linux Admin/Cloud Engineer with hands-on experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both Linux administration and cloud infrastructure, architecture, and automation. The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions in both on-premises and AWS cloud environments. Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (physical and virtual) across production and development environments both on-premises and in the cloud. Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions in AWS. Develop and deploy infrastructure as code using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar. Manage AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM. Optimize cloud performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency through proactive cost management. Monitor and analyze AWS usage and spending, identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining performance and security. Develop cost allocation strategies using AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets to allocate expenses across teams and projects. Collaborate with development teams to create CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Ensure high availability and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested. Stay current with emerging AWS technologies, best practices, and industry trends, particularly around cost management. Linux Admin Qualifications Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers in both on-premises and AWS cloud environments. Experience managing Oracle databases in Linux environments. Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability. Apply security patches, updates, and hardening measures to maintain compliance. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls. Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions. Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, sed, awk, Python, etc.). Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. Collaborate with Networking and Application teams to support deployments and integrations. Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and configurations. Experience managing Oracle KVM. Experience with Openshift or other VMWare alternatives is a plus. Cloud Engineer Qualifications: Proven experience working with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, etc.). Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, security best practices, and AWS cost optimization strategies. Experience with AWS cost management tools like AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and AWS Trusted Advisor. Expertise in rightsizing instances, managing Reserved Instances, and optimizing the use of Spot Instances to reduce AWS costs. Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, Terraform). Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, AWS CodePipeline). Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications: High School Graduate or Equivalent and nine (9) years of related work experience OR 2 Year College Degree and seven (7) years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Level Degree and five (5) year of related work experience OR Master's Level Degree and three (3) year of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. Preferred Qualifications: Deep understanding of Linux server administration. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, or other AWS certifications. Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway). Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools. Experience with automation tools such as Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation. Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus. If you're passionate about cloud technologies and have hands-on experience with AWS, we encourage you to apply and help us build the future of cloud infrastructure. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably. HOW TO APPLY Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us . The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120. BENEFITS The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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