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Base One Technologies

Cloud Administrator

Ashburn, VA · On-site

CloudFormation, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.). Candidates must have the ability to script in ... Admin role or an equivalent of 3-5 years in Cybersecurity. * Hands on experience with AWS ...

ClifyX

Oracle Database Administrator

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$59.25 - $80.50/hr

ClifyX is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator with expertise in Oracle Database Performance ... Chef, Puppet or Ansible Qualifications : Required : • In depth understanding of Oracle ...

VTG

Platform Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Automate system configuration, provisioning, and infrastructure management using Ansible and Puppet. * Administer, configure, secure, patch, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux environments. * Design ...

United IT

Senior Linux Administrator

Irvine, CA · On-site

... e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible) and infrastructure monitoring solutions Ensure system and data ... administrators and support staff Participate in change management, incident response, and root ...

Jobsbridge

Cloud Administrator

San Jose, CA · On-site

... Puppet (Puppet is preferred) Prior advanced-level experience with computer networking, and storage Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience with at ...

United IT

Senior Linux Administrator

Irvine, CA · On-site

... e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible) and infrastructure monitoring solutions Ensure system and data ... administrators and support staff Participate in change management, incident response, and root ...

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What is a Puppet Administrator?

A Puppet Administrator is an IT professional responsible for managing and automating the configuration of servers and systems using Puppet, an open-source configuration management tool. They write and maintain Puppet manifests and modules, ensure the consistent deployment of configurations, and troubleshoot automation issues. Puppet Administrators play a key role in DevOps teams by streamlining software deployments, maintaining system integrity, and improving operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Puppet Administrator?

To thrive as a Puppet Administrator, you need strong expertise in systems administration, configuration management, scripting (such as Ruby or Python), and experience with Linux/Unix environments. Familiarity with Puppet Enterprise or Open Source Puppet, version control systems like Git, and relevant certifications such as Puppet Certified Practitioner are often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help administrators work effectively with development and operations teams. These skills are crucial for automating infrastructure, ensuring consistency, and supporting scalable, reliable IT environments.

What are some common challenges Puppet Administrators face when managing large-scale infrastructure, and how can they address them?

Puppet Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing code consistency across multiple environments, handling complex dependency relationships, and ensuring smooth deployments without downtime. To address these, it's crucial to implement robust version control practices, modularize Puppet code, and use testing frameworks like RSpec-puppet for validation. Collaboration with development and operations teams also helps in identifying configuration issues early, ensuring smoother automation and infrastructure management.

What is the difference between Puppet Administrator vs DevOps Engineer?

AspectPuppet AdministratorDevOps Engineer
CertificationsRelevant certifications like Puppet Certified ProfessionalCertifications such as AWS, Docker, or Jenkins often preferred
Work EnvironmentFocus on configuration management and automation toolsBroader scope including CI/CD, cloud, and infrastructure automation
Employer & Industry UsageIT departments managing infrastructure automationTech companies, startups, and enterprises implementing continuous delivery

While Puppet Administrators specialize in managing infrastructure using Puppet, DevOps Engineers have a broader role encompassing automation, deployment, and integration across various tools and platforms. Both roles require automation skills, but DevOps Engineers typically have a wider scope of responsibilities.

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Cloud Administrator

Ashburn, VA • On-site

Base One Technologies
51 - 200 employees
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Posted 4 days ago

Job description

The Cloud Administrator will play a key role in managing, maintaining, optimizing and deploying the organization’s cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient and secure operation of our cloud-based services, with a focus on performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. You will also be responsible for managing cloud resources, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring best practices are followed to maintain a high level of availability and reliability.

The Cloud Administrator will design, develop, deploy, and manage the organizations cloud infrastructure, services, and security applications to ensure that the environment is scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective. They will work with various cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and others, and will focus on day-to-day operations of the environment, handling tasks such as provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud resources and systems.

The Cloud Administrator must have a deep understanding and knowledge of various cloud technologies, systems, and platforms (e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, etc.). Additionally, the Cloud Engineer/Administrator should have understanding of cloud infrastructure management technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.).

Candidates must have the ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or PowerShell.Below are some tools/skills the candidate should have knowledge or experience on:
  • 5-7 years’ experience in a Cloud Engineering/Admin role or an equivalent of 3-5 years in Cybersecurity.
  • Hands on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP or other Cloud platforms. These may include EC2, Storage, Lambda, S3, VPC, Storage Gateways
  • Experience with and knowledge of implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
  • Ability to use scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and cloud automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to streamline provisioning, scaling, and maintenance tasks.
  • Experience with and ability to implement cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, data encryption, firewalls, and network security. Ability to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
  • Hands on experience with and knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, VPNs, load balancers, etc.) and cloud-based networking configurations.
  • Experience with orchestration tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet for configuration management and ability to implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for cloud infrastructure provisioning and deployment automation.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Understanding of SOPs, Playbooks, and experience in creating documentation.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Software Development, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field and 6 years of related experience. Additional years of experience and cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Familiar with the management, operational, and technical aspects of IT Security in a complex enterprise environment. Additional experience in cyber risk management and assessments will be considered.
  • Deep working knowledge of public cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) and services (compute, networking, storage, databases).
  • Strong written and oral communication with the ability to communicate with team members, management and customer.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration within a cloud environment.
  • Proficient in using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
  • Solid understanding of cloud security practices, IAM, encryption, VPNs, firewalls, and security tools.
  • Proficiency in networking concepts and configurations, such as VPCs, subnets, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and security groups.
Security Clearance:

Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Required Education/Experience

5-7 years’ experience in a Cloud Engineering/Admin role or an equivalent of 3-5 years in Cybersecurity.

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