Senior Systems Engineer Openshift / AKS

Job description

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.

The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

(SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan.

SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

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.

It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network.

The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.

(SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

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.

The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award.

In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

**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).

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux systems, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and security.

**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.
• Linux Administration: Deep expertise in RHEL environment.
• Container Platforms: 3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenShift and AKS.
• Automation: Proficiency with Ansible, Ansible Tower/AAP, and scripting (Bash, Python).
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform, Helm, and GitOps tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux).
• CI/CD: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Cloud Platforms: Strong knowledge of Azure, with exposure to AWS or GCP a plus.
• Monitoring & Logging: Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, and Azure Monitor.
• Security: Understanding of container security, RBAC, network policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Networking: Solid grasp of Kubernetes networking, service mesh (e.g., Istio), and ingress controllers.
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.

**Additional Requirements**

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office.

SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location.

Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.

Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

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.
EOE, including Disability/veterans

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