Linux Systems Administrator - Cloud Infra

Vultr; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

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.

You’ll work across systems, applications, and networking layers to maintain secure, reliable environments, contribute to upgrades, and support platform expansion. You’ll collaborate with engineering, operations, and data center teams to apply advanced Linux administration techniques and solve non-routine challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency administering Linux systems (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu).
• Experience troubleshooting to resolve non-routine technical issues.
• Familiar with Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with virtualization, networking, or software development is a plus.
• Hands-on with web servers, databases, caching, and firewalls.
• Understanding of Linux utilities and system tooling.
• Knowledge of server architecture and security hardening.
• Familiarity with distributed storage (Ceph) and virtualization tech.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement Linux upgrades for scalability.
• Administer Linux servers and diagnose performance/security issues.
• Escalation point for Linux issues; determine remediation.
• Support data center deployments with system config and readiness.
• Migrate applications and systems; assess dependencies and risks.
• Monitor performance and security; ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve efficiency.
• Document systems, diagrams, and operational standards.
• Collaborate across teams to align admin efforts with goals.

Skills

Linux systems

Scripting Bash/Python

Virtualization

Networking

Web servers

Databases & caching

Firewalls

Linux utilities

Server architecture

Security hardening

Communication skills

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.

You’ll work across systems, applications, and networking layers to maintain secure, reliable environments, contribute to upgrades, and support platform expansion. You’ll collaborate with engineering, operations, and data center teams to apply advanced Linux administration techniques and solve non-routine challenges.