Linux Systems Administrator — Build Reliable Cloud Infra

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Professional development reimbursement

11 holidays + PTO + rollover

Sabbatical every 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 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

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 (Ceph), Virtualization technologies, Load balancing concepts, Core networking concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

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.

Skills

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Virtualization & Networking

Security hardening

Tools

Web servers

Databases & caching

Firewalls

Job description

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