Linux Systems Engineer — Global Cloud Infra

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid insurance premiums

401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%

Professional Development Reimbursement

11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual +

Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased

$500 stipend for remote office setup

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 to resolve non-routine issues.
• Familiarity with Bash or Python scripting.
• 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; core networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement Linux upgrades and infrastructure changes for scalability and reliability.
• Administer and maintain Linux servers and services; diagnose performance, stability, or security issues.

Skills

Linux admin

Bash/Python

Networking concepts

Security hardening

Web servers

Databases & caching

Ceph storage

Tools

Ceph

Virtualization

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