Senior Linux System Engineer

ServerHub; Remote; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud hosting solutions provider is seeking an experienced L3 Linux System Engineer in Bandung, Indonesia. The role involves managing Linux-based hosting, developing automation scripts, and ensuring system security. The ideal candidate has over 11 years of experience in Linux system administration, with strong skills in cloud technologies and networking. This position offers a fast-paced and innovative work environment with opportunities for career growth and development, all in a fully remote setup.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Paid leaves

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 11+ years of hands-on Linux system administration in a web hosting or cloud environment.
• Must be a KVM and LiveVirt expert with a minimum of 7+ years of experience.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the final escalation point for complex server and network-related issues.
• Manage and secure Linux-based hosting environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for server provisioning.

Skills

Linux system administration

Scripting (Perl, Bash, Python)

Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN)

Cloud technologies (AWS, Google Cloud)

Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform)

Tools

KVM

Docker

VMware

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

( DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT FROM EGYPT)

About ServerHub

At ServerHub, we power businesses with high‑performance cloud and hosting solutions. Our mission is to provide customers with reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure worldwide. As an L3 Linux System Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our operations, ensuring our hosting platforms are optimized, secure, and always online.

Job Responsibilities

• Escalation & Troubleshooting – Act as the final escalation point (L3) for complex server, hosting, and network‑related issues; diagnose and resolve critical system failures, network outages, and performance issues.
• Linux Server Administration – Manage, optimize, and secure Linux‑based hosting environments (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL); administer and fine‑tune web servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and caching layers (Redis, Memcached); build and deploy servers from the ground up, ensuring optimal configurations for performance and security.
• Automation & DevOps – Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, Perl) for server provisioning and configuration management; utilize Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools for automating infrastructure deployments.
• Cloud & Virtualization – Deploy and manage KVM, OpenStack, VMware, or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes); support cloud‑based hosting solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Security & Compliance – Implement security best practices, including firewall rules, SELinux/AppArmor, IDS/IPS; perform vulnerability assessments and patch management to secure customer environments.
• Monitoring & Incident Response – Set up and manage monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios; participate in 24/7 on‑call rotation for urgent system issues.
• Collaboration & Mentoring – Work closely with NOC, DevOps, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth operations; provide guidance and mentorship to L1 & L2 support engineers.

Requirements

• 11+ years of hands‑on Linux system administration in a web hosting or cloud environment.
• 7+ years of experience in a Senior position or Level 3 Engineer role.
• Must be a KVM and LiveVirt expert with a minimum of 7+ years of experience.
• Expert knowledge of web hosting technologies (cPanel, Plesk, WHM, LAMP/LEMP stacks).
• Strong scripting ability in Perl, Bash, and Python.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Networking expertise – understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancing.
• Familiarity with RAID, SAN, NAS, and distributed storage systems.
• Experience working in a 24/7 production environment with on‑call duties.
• Ability to build and configure servers from the ground up.
• Certifications such as RHCE, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Kubernetes (CKA) are a plus.
• Good English communication skills.

What ServerHub Offers

• A fast‑paced, innovative environment in a growing cloud hosting company.
• Cutting‑edge technologies and challenging projects.
• Career growth opportunities and professional development.
• Paid leaves and fully remote set‑up.
• Join ServerHub and be part of a team that keeps the internet running! Apply today!