Linux Systems Administrator

iPostal1; Village of Suffern (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

iPostal1, a leader in digital mailbox solutions, seeks a Linux Systems Administrator with strong Linux and Bash skills and hands-on AWS experience (EC2, ASG, ALB, Route 53, RDS). Solid DBA knowledge is aPlus.

This hybrid role is based at our Montebello HQ in Rockland County, NY, and involves working with DevOps, development, and QA teams to ensure secure, scalable infrastructure. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in Linux systems administration, is proficient in scripting, and familiar with IaC

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Linux systems administration experience.
• Proficient in Bash scripting for automation.
• Solid understanding of AWS services.
• Basic-to-intermediate DBA skills (MySQL and PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Server Management: Provision, maintain, and secure Linux servers.
• AWS Infrastructure: Configure and optimize EC2, ASG, ALB, Route 53, RDS.
• Scripting & Automation: Develop Bash scripts to streamline processes.
• Database Admin: Backups, restores, and basic tuning for RDS.
• Monitoring & Security: Use Datadog for health tracking and security practices.
• Collaboration: Work with DevOps, development, and QA teams.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash scripting

AWS

DBA skills

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Python/Go

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Git

Job description

iPostal1 and our parent company USZoom have been pioneering digital mailboxes and mailroom management software since 2007! Our network of digital mailbox locations is the largest and fastest growing with thousands of locations across the U.S. and abroad. We have the most mailbox features and the best customer satisfaction ratings of any digital mailbox provider. We are BBB accredited with an A+ rating.

We are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator with strong Linux and Bash skills, plus hands-on AWS experience (ASG, EC2, ALB, Route 53, RDS, etc). The ideal candidate will also have solid DBA/DB administration know-how.

This is a hybrid role based in our Montebello headquarters office in Rockland County, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Server Management: Provision, maintain, and secure Linux servers (patches, upgrades, troubleshooting).
• AWS Infrastructure: Configure and optimize EC2 instances, Auto Scaling Groups, ALBs, Route 53, and RDS services.
• Scripting & Automation: Develop and maintain Bash scripts to streamline processes and improve system efficiency.
• Database Admin: Perform routine backups, restores, and basic performance tuning for RDS instances.
• Monitoring & Security: Use Datadog to track system health; implement security best practices and compliance measures.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with DevOps, development, and QA teams to ensure smooth deployments and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Linux systems administration experience.
• Proficient in Bash scripting for automation.
• Solid understanding of AWS services
• Basic-to-intermediate DBA skills, MySql and PostGres
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and communication in a remote environment.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for potential future adoption.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker).
• Additional scripting/programming skills (Python, Go, etc.).

iPostal1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.