Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you. 

About the Team:

The Cloud Patching and Backup team provides core management services to UKGs large cloud datacenter, and on-premise environments. We play a critical role in the maintenance, security and reliability of UKG’s products.

About the Role:

As a Cloud Engineer within the Patching and Backup teams, you will bring deep Linux systems expertise to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our large-scale hybrid environment—spanning cloud platforms and global data centers.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of our systems infrastructure and ensuring maximum uptime and resilience through proactive patching, automation, and backup strategies.

Serve as the Linux subject matter expert within the Cloud Engineering team, driving best practices and technical direction.

Automate Linux patching processes to reduce toil and prevent recurring issues, leveraging your expertise in systems management.

Collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate patch planning, manage package repositories, and ensure timely deployment of critical updates.

Provide guidance on high-availability strategies and zero-downtime initiatives to support UKG’s uptime commitments.

Design and implement automation for Linux system backups and recovery, using tools such as Veeam in both cloud and on-premise environments.

Participate in an on-call rotation, offering support during American time zones and responding swiftly to incidents or system alerts.

About You:

Basic Qualifications:

- 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration, deployment, and troubleshooting.

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go).

- Strong knowledge of package management, system upgrades, and configuration.

- Expertise in volume and filesystem management.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Flexibility to work some evening hours (Eastern Time) and occasional weekends for planned activities and on-call duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working in public cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS)

- Familiarity with observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, or similar platforms.

- Experience with Veeam or CommVault for backup management.

- Familiarity with Tanium or comparable patching and systems management tools.

- Experience with DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, or related technologies.

- Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized environments.

- Familiarity with Windows Server administration and heterogeneous environments.

Where we’re going 

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow! 

Equal Opportunity Employer    

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.  

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com. 

The pay range for this position is $70,100.00 to $100,000.00, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers