About the role

What will you do at CNA National?

CNA National is seeking a hands-on Linux Cloud Engineer to help design,

automate, secure, and optimize the cloud infrastructure that supports our

critical business applications and digital services. This is an opportunity to

work in a collaborative technology environment where your Linux administration,

AWS, automation, and troubleshooting expertise will directly support system

reliability, performance, and modernization.

In this role, you will

partner closely with IT Operations, DevOps, Security, and
Development teams to strengthen cloud platforms, streamline infrastructure
operations, and improve the resilience, scalability, and security of Linux-based
production environments.
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona. This role is based in the office four days per
week, with one remote workday.
WHY THIS ROLE
You will play a meaningful role in modernizing cloud infrastructure, automating
core operational processes, and supporting reliable technology services across
the organization. The ideal candidate is highly technical, proactive,
security-minded, and motivated by building scalable solutions that improve
performance and reduce operational friction.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
* Design, deploy, administer, and support Linux-based cloud infrastructure with
a primary focus on AWS.
* Build and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure cloud environments
utilizing AWS services including EC2, VPC, IAM, EFS, FSx, S3, and other
related services.
* Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline provisioning,
configuration management, patching, and operational tasks using
Infrastructure as Code solutions such as Terraform, along with other
automation frameworks.
* Administer and operate AWS Systems Manager (SSM) and related tooling to
manage patching, configuration, and operational automation at scale.
* Monitor cloud infrastructure, Linux operating systems, and application
performance to ensure optimal availability and service delivery.
* Administer Linux operating systems, including patch management, upgrades,
security hardening, and performance tuning.
* Participate in disaster recovery planning, backup validation, and business
continuity initiatives.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams,
operational procedures, and support runbooks.
* Participate in after-hours maintenance activities and on-call support
rotations as required.
WHAT YOU BRING
* Minimum of 5 years of Linux systems administration experience in enterprise
environments.
* Minimum of 3 years of hands-on AWS experience supporting Linux workloads in
production environments.
* Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and configuration management
using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Puppet, or similar automation
tools.
* Proficiency with shell scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or
similar scripting languages.
* Experience supporting cloud infrastructure in highly available production
environments.
* Experience with version control (Git) and integrating infrastructure changes
into collaborative workflows.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation tooling.
* Working experience with container technologies, Kubernetes, and orchestration
platforms; Amazon EKS experience preferred.
* Experience administering Oracle Linux environments and patch management using
Oracle Linux OS Management Hub (or Oracle Linux Manager / Spacewalk).
* Experience with enterprise monitoring platforms such as Amazon CloudWatch,
Icinga, or Nagios.
* Knowledge of integrating monitoring solutions with SIEM platforms, preferably
Splunk.
* Experience with AWS RDS and supporting database-adjacent production
workloads.
Why Join CNA National
At CNA National (CNAN), your work makes a difference. Since 1982, we’ve been a
trusted provider of service contracts and protection products for franchised
auto dealerships nationwide, known for integrity, innovation, and doing the
right thing.
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, we deliver valued products and exceptional
customer service while continuing to innovate—especially in areas like electric
vehicle coverage and digital claims technology.
Our people set us apart. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where
you can grow your skills, take on new challenges, and make a real impact.
Our success is recognized across the industry, with honors including MOTOR Top
20 Awards, a Gold American Business Award, and 22 #1 rankings in the Dealers’
Choice Awards. We’re also proud to be among the few companies recognized by J.D.
Power for “Highest Overall Dealer Satisfaction.”
As part of CNA Financial, you’ll benefit from the strength of a leading insurer
with over $60 billion in assets—combined with the growth and energy of a
forward-moving organization.
Grow your career. Make an impact. Join CNA National.

Which skills does this role require?

Linux AdministrationTerraformInfrastructure as CodeBashPythonAnsiblePuppetGitShell ScriptingEC2VPCIAMEFSFSxS3CloudFormationCloud InfrastructureDisaster RecoverySecurity Hardening

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