Linux System Administrator

Ascendion; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Linux System Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience in Linux systems and Perforce administration to enhance infrastructure and support DevOps initiatives. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will help shape the future of digital engineering. If you're passionate about technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is your chance to make a significant impact in an exciting field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience required.
• 3+ years of Perforce administration experience in multi-user environments.
• Proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot Ubuntu Linux systems in production.
• Administer Perforce and manage version control systems.
• Automate system administration tasks using scripts.

Skills

Linux Systems Administration

Perforce Administration

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Cloud Environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Container Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Git

Jenkins

Job description

This range is provided by Ascendion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $93,000.00/yr

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About Ascendion :

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

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We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux System Administrator with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Linux systems administration and 3 years of Perforce (Helix Core) administration experience. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly using Terraform, to support our growing infrastructure and DevOps initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot Ubuntu Linux systems in production and development environments.
• Administer and manage Perforce (Helix Core) version control, Swarm code review systems, including user management, service configuration via SDP, Helix authentication service (HAS), replication, backups, disaster recovery, and upgrades.
• Design, implement, and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools, primarily Terraform.
• Monitor system performance and ensure the reliability and security of Perforce, Swarm, and Linux OS.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize Perforce performance for users and build farms.
• Automate routine system administration tasks using shell scripts and/or configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
• Document procedures, configurations, and system architectures for internal knowledge sharing and auditing purposes.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of Linux systems administration experience in production environments.
• At least 3 years of experience administering Perforce (Helix Core) in multi-user, multi-site environments.
• Proficiency with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Perforce certification or relevant training.
• Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, DNS, NFS, and related Linux services.
• Experience integrating Perforce with build systems or CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, and other DevOps tools.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience with Perforce – admin – fixing and managing the system
• Minimum 5 years experience with Linux
• Minimum 3 years experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (ex: terraform)

Location: Remote.

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $ 85,000 - $ 93,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [09-10 days/hours of paid time off]

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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