Junior-Mid System Administrator

NIR-YU; México; Remote; MXN 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NIR-YU is seeking a Junior-Mid System Administrator to support and develop its global infrastructure. The role involves maintaining Linux systems, managing incidents, and deploying cloud environments. Ideal candidates will have experience in system administration, networking, and scripting, and will work remotely within Latin America.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Linux/Unix system administration.
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Linux and Unix-based infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor systems and manage incidents.
• Document operational procedures and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Networking Fundamentals

Incident Management

Cloud Technologies

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Zabbix

Grafana

ELK

Job description

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Junior-Mid System Administrator

The Role:

We are seeking a System Administrator to support and develop our global infrastructure, with expertise in Linux system administration, cloud technologies, networking, and incident management.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain, administer, and enhance Linux and Unix-based physical and virtual infrastructure across 20+ international locations.
2. Proactively monitor systems, analyze logs, and manage incidents to ensure maximum uptime, security, and performance.
3. Deploy, troubleshoot, and sustain critical cloud and on-premises environments.
4. Participate in infrastructure improvement projects and automation efforts.
5. Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reviews to prevent recurrence.
6. Assist support teams in resolving complex customer issues and establish clear escalation procedures.
7. Document operational procedures and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

1. At least 2 years of experience in Linux/Unix system administration in production settings.
2. Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (KVM preferred; VMware or similar is a plus).
3. Practical experience with containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar).
4. Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls, routing).
5. Experience with monitoring tools and log management solutions (Zabbix, Grafana, ELK, etc.).
6. Familiarity with incident and change management processes (ITIL-based).
7. Experience with production database systems (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL).
8. Scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation.
9. Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Bonus Skills (advantageous):

1. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
2. Knowledge of JIRA Service Management and Confluence.
3. Experience with version control systems (GIT, Mercurial).
4. Exposure to hybrid cloud environments.
5. Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Note: Work hours are from 2 PM to 11 PM Guadalajara time.

Category: Technology

Locations: Remote - Latin America, Remote - Mexico

Remote status: Fully Remote

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting

Industries

• IT Services and Consulting, Custom Software Development, and Support

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