IT Specialist - Cloud Compute, Linux and Storage

Vulcan Materials Company • Birmingham, AL

70d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an IT Specialist - Cloud Compute, Linux & Storage to be based in our Corporate Office in Birmingham, AL. This position works within the Technology Infrastructure team and reports directly to the IT Manager - Cloud Compute, Linux & Storage. The person that fills this role will have the primary responsibility of supporting our enterprise Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution as well as various Linux Systems Administration duties. A key secondary responsibility will be to assist in the design, implementation, and management of Vulcan's cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. A core tenet of our team is a "security-first" mindset, and this role will work in close alignment with the Information Security team to ensure all infrastructure solutions are designed and implemented with robust cybersecurity controls. The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be able to thrive in a corporate environment working with technical peers, architects, developers, and the business. In addition, they will have the ability to excel in a team-oriented environment, freely sharing information, learning from, and teaching co-workers. This is an entry-level position ideal for a recent college graduate with relevant internship or work experience.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Relevant internship, co-op, or project experience in cloud computing, system administration, or a related field.
• Cloud Knowledge: A foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts (e.g., VPC, IAM, EC2, S3) in a major platform like AWS or Azure.
• Infrastructure as Code: Academic or project-based experience with IaC tools, specifically Terraform.
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with the command line and basic concepts of Linux operating systems (RHEL, OEL).
• Communication: Ability to write and speak English clearly, including communicating technical issues to non-technical people.
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managed File Transfer (MFT) Support: Act as the primary technical support for the MFT platform, including onboarding new partners, troubleshooting file transfer jobs, and monitoring system health.
• Cloud Infrastructure as Code: Utilize Terraform to help build, manage, and deploy cloud infrastructure in environments like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle OIC, and Microsoft Azure.
• Linux System Administration: Perform basic administration, OS patching and troubleshooting tasks on Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL).
• Collaboration: Work with other team members, including the networking, database, and security teams, to integrate and support infrastructure solutions.
• Cybersecurity: Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, assist in remediation, and integrate security controls with InfoSec. Participate in security design/review sessions and validate configurations for cloud, MFT, and server environments.
• Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of accurate documentation for MFT processes, infrastructure diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date on the latest cloud technologies and best practices to contribute to team growth.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees