Cloud Linux Systems Engineer – Global Infra

Vultr; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance premiums

401(k) matching

PD reimbursement

Holidays & PTO

Sabbatical program

Remote office stipend

Internet reimbursement

Gym membership

Wellable subscription

Job summary

Vultr is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to design, administer, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure supporting our global cloud platform.

The role focuses on maintaining secure, reliable environments, upgrading infrastructure, and partnering with engineering and operations to scale data centers and services. Strong Linux skills and scripting are essential for success in our high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency administering Linux systems (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu).
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing non-routine technical issues.
• Familiarity with Bash, Python, or similar scripting.
• Virtualization, networking, or software development is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Web servers, Databases, Caching, and Firewalls.
• Understanding of Linux utilities, server architecture, Ceph, and load balancing.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement Linux upgrades and infrastructure changes.
• Maintain Linux servers, diagnose performance, stability, or security issues.
• Escalation point for Linux issues; determine remediation strategies.
• Support data center deployments with system configuration and readiness.
• Migrate applications and systems; assess dependencies and risks.
• Monitor performance and security; ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop automation, scripts, and tooling to improve efficiency.
• Document systems and diagrams to support scaling and consistency.
• Collaborate across teams to align admin efforts with reliability and goals.

Skills

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Web servers

Databases

Firewalls

Ceph

Networking concepts

Virtualization

Job description

Vultr is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to design, administer, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure supporting our global cloud platform.

The role focuses on maintaining secure, reliable environments, upgrading infrastructure, and partnering with engineering and operations to scale data centers and services. Strong Linux skills and scripting are essential for success in our high-growth environment.