Linux Systems Administrator – Cloud Infra, Automation & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid insurance premiums

401(k) with match

Professional development reimbursement

Paid time off & sabbatical eligibility

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 that powers our global cloud services. You will maintain secure, scalable environments, perform upgrades, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and data center teams on deployments and migrations.

The role emphasizes automation, documentation, and cross-team coordination to ensure platform reliability and performance in a high-growth cloud setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Linux system administration (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu).
• Strong scripting skills with Bash or Python.
• Experience with virtualization and networking is a plus.

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

Skills

Linux systems

Bash

Python

Networking

Web servers

Databases

Firewalls

Ceph

Automation

Documentation

Job description

Vultr is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to design, administer, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure that powers our global cloud services. You will maintain secure, scalable environments, perform upgrades, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and data center teams on deployments and migrations.

The role emphasizes automation, documentation, and cross-team coordination to ensure platform reliability and performance in a high-growth cloud setting.