Senior Linux Administration/Level 3 Engineer - (Remote) Support Clients in USA

Bit By Bit Sdn Bhd

Philippines

Remote

PHP 1,052,000 - 1,612,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

BitByBit (BBB) is seeking a Senior Unix/Linux Engineer to install, upgrade, and migrate Linux/Unix/AIX servers and to enhance application security and performance. You will oversee enterprise environments, drive automation with Ansible/Puppet, and manage Infoblox DNS in multi-platform setups including VMware, Azure, and OpenStack.

You will lead automation projects, implement monitoring, and ensure security best practices across on-prem and cloud workloads while collaborating with global clients.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of Unix/Linux server administration experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; master’s preferred.
Strong automation and scripting skills (Ansible, Puppet, Python).
Experience with DNS, NTP, LDAP, SUDO, and virtualization platforms.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced MSP environment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Ansible automation for deployments and configurations.
Manage Linux/Unix/AIX servers across on-prem and cloud (Azure) environments.
Upgrade, migrate, and secure servers with a focus on performance.
Create and maintain CI/CD integrations and automation playbooks.
administer Infoblox DNS and BIND, monitor systems, and troubleshoot issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document architectures.

Skills

Automation

Scripting

Networking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Terraform

Infoblox

DNS (BIND/Infoblox)

VMware

Azure

OpenStack

Job description

Work Hours:United States Eastern Time (8 PM - 6 AM EST)

Salary Range Philippines:$2,300-$2,900 (USD) per month + vacation

Salary Range Indonesia:$1,500-$2,300 (USD) per mont + vacation + benefits

About BitByBit (BBB)

BitByBit (BBB) is a dynamic Managed Service Provider (MSP) dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses overcome their technical challenges. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Unix/Linux Engineer based in Indonesia to provide outstanding technical support to our US-based clients. Join a fast-paced, technology-driven environment that offers opportunities for growth and skill enhancement.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Unix/Linux Engineer to join our team. You will play a key role in installing, upgrading, and migrating servers on Linux, Unix, and AIX platforms, focusing on enhancing application security and performance. Additionally, you will oversee and manage enterprise environments, including Ansible/Puppet automation, Identity Management systems, and Infoblox DNS infrastructure.

Your mission is to ensure the availability, stability, scalability, maintainability, and reliability of our enterprise server environment across both on-premises systems and the Microsoft Azure Cloud. This hands-on technical role demands strong expertise in Unix/Linux systems, coupled with excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automation workflowsusing Ansible to streamline system administration tasks, deployments, and configurations.
Manage and optimize Linux-based systemsto ensure performance, security, and reliability.
Install, upgrade, and migrate servers on Linux, Unix, and AIX platforms, with a focus on application security and performance.
Develop Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules for automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and software deployments.
Integrate Ansible automation with CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps tools.
Manage enterprise automation environments using Ansible and Puppet.
Administer Infoblox and BIND DNS environments.
Support Unix/Linux server nodes in virtualized environmentssuch as VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack, and Citrix Xen.
Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively address system performance issues.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Linux servers, networking, and automation scripts.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of automation processes, configurations, and system architecture.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation strategies and improve operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with security best practices and policies in all automation and system administration tasks

Requirements

Core Skills

Proficiency in RHEL 6/7/8/9.
Strong experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet, including creating deployment playbooks for server builds and application deployments.
Excellent time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
Critical thinking, analytical, and strategic decision-making skills.
Expertise in Unix/Linux system administration (HPUX, IBM AIX, RHEL, Suse, CentOS, Ubuntu, MacOS).
Experience with DNS administration (BIND and Infoblox).
Solid foundation in networking concepts (e.g., Ethernet configuration, NIC bonding, TCP/IP troubleshooting, and packet analysis with Tcpdump/Wireshark).
Experience with NTP, NFS server/client, SUDO, and LDAP client administration.
Proficiency in SFTP setup and administration.
Skilled in scripting (e.g., sh/csh/ksh/bash), automation programming (e.g., sed, awk, Python), and performance tuning.
Experience deploying Unix/Linux systems in virtualized environments such as:
VMware
Hyper-V
Ansible Automation
Microsoft Azure
OpenStack
Citrix Xen
Linux Patching
Familiarity with working in ServiceNow environments (preferred).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for automation.