IT Specialist - Cloud Compute, Linux and Storage

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About the Job:

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.

Skills You'll Need:

• 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.

What You'll Like About Us:

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.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.