Hybrid Linux Systems Administrator — Global Infra

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Ongoing technical training and certs

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support Linux-based servers worldwide, focusing on secure configurations, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. The role requires hands-on management of Debian/Ubuntu systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong Linux, networking, and security expertise, plus scripting ability for automation, and a commitment to documentation and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Directly relevant experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Proven experience managing Linux servers (Debian, Ubuntu).
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Linux system administration across global networks.
• Manage Linux servers, filesystems, permissions, and security settings.
• Configure services (OpenVPN, DNS, LDAP, mail, Apache/Nginx) and monitor performance.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking TCP/IP

Security best practices

Shell scripting

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

SaltStack

Ansible

Nagios

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support Linux-based servers worldwide, focusing on secure configurations, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. The role requires hands-on management of Debian/Ubuntu systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong Linux, networking, and security expertise, plus scripting ability for automation, and a commitment to documentation and knowledge sharing.