Linux Systems Administrator

Vultr; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance premiums paid by company

401(k) match up to 4%

Professional Development Reimbursement

11 Holidays + PTO with rollover

Sabbatical after 5 years + Anniversary

Remote office stipend

Internet reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Wellable subscription

Job summary

Vultr is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to design, administer, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure supporting our global customer base and data center operations. The ideal candidate is technically driven, detail-oriented, and capable of independent judgment when diagnosing complex system issues.

You’ll work across systems, applications, and networking to maintain secure, reliable environments, contribute to infrastructure upgrades, and support platform expansion.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency administering Linux systems (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu).
• Experience applying systems-level troubleshooting to resolve non-routine technical issues.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar.
• Experience with virtualization, networking, or software development is a plus.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting: Web servers, Databases and caching solutions, Firewalls.
• Demonstrated understanding of Linux utilities, server/app architecture, security hardening, Ceph, virtualization, load balancing, and core networking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement Linux system upgrades, enhancements, and infrastructure changes to support scalability and reliability.
• Administer and maintain Linux servers and services, diagnosing performance, stability, or security issues.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for Linux-related issues and remediation.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams for data center deployments and readiness.
• Perform application and system migrations, evaluating dependencies, risks, and execution approaches.
• Monitor system performance and security posture; maintain compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain automation, scripts, and tooling to improve efficiency.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and diagrams for scaling.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Systems troubleshooting

Networking fundamentals

Security hardening

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Ceph

Web servers

Databases & caches

Firewalls

Virtualization

Job description

Who We Are

Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

Vultr Cares

• 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.

• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting

• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year

• 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan

• Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year

• $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year

• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month

• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month

• Company paid Wellable subscription

Join Vultr

Vultr is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to design, administer, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure supporting our global customer base and data center operations. The ideal candidate is technically driven, detail-oriented, and capable of exercising independent judgment when diagnosing complex system issues and implementing scalable solutions.

In this role, you will work across systems, applications, and networking layers to maintain secure, reliable environments, contribute to infrastructure upgrades, and support platform expansion. You’ll collaborate with engineering, operations, and data center teams while applying advanced Linux administration expertise to solve non-routine technical challenges. This is your opportunity to strengthen Vultr’s infrastructure and grow your systems engineering capabilities in a high-growth cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement Linux system upgrades, enhancements, and infrastructure changes to support scalability and reliability

• Administer and maintain Linux servers and services, applying systems analysis to diagnose and resolve complex performance, stability, or security issues

• Serve as a technical escalation point for Linux-related issues, analyzing root cause and determining appropriate remediation strategies

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to design and support new data center deployments, including system configuration and application readiness

• Perform application and system migrations, evaluating dependencies, risks, and optimal execution approaches

• Monitor system performance and security posture, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance with security standards

• Develop and maintain automation, scripts, and tooling to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort

• Produce and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and operational standards to support consistent administration and future scaling

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align systems administration efforts with platform reliability, scalability, and business objectives

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency administering Linux systems (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu)

• Experience applying systems-level troubleshooting and analysis to resolve non-routine technical issues

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar

• Experience with virtualization, networking, or software development is a plus

• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting:

  • Web servers

  • Databases and caching solutions

  • Firewalls

• Demonstrated understanding of:

  • Common Linux utilities and system tooling

  • Server and application architecture, including security hardening

  • Distributed storage solutions (e.g., Ceph)

  • Virtualization technologies

  • Load balancing concepts

  • Core networking concepts

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

Compensation

$60,000 - $75,000

Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.

[We are currently accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin.]

Inclusion & Privacy

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

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