Linux Systems Engineer – Global Cloud Infra & Automation

Vultr; Yuma (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance covered

401(k) match

Professional development reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Sabbatical program

Remote office stipend

Internet reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Wellable subscription

Zusammenfassung

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.

In this role, you will work across systems, applications, and networking layers to maintain secure, reliable environments, contribute to infrastructure upgrades, and support

Qualifikationen

• Strong proficiency administering Linux systems (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu).
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing non-routine technical issues.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or Python.
• Experience with virtualization, networking, or software development is a plus.
• Hands-on experience configuring web servers, databases, and firewalls.
• Understanding of Linux utilities, server architecture, and security hardening.
• Knowledge of distributed storage (Ceph) and virtualization tech.
• Solid communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Aufgaben

• 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 remediation strategies.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to design and support new data center deployments.
• Perform application and system migrations, evaluating dependencies, risks, and execution approaches.
• Monitor system performance and security posture; implement corrective actions to maintain security standards.
• Develop and maintain automation, scripts, and tooling to improve efficiency.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and diagrams to support future scaling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align systems administration with platform reliability and business goals.

Kenntnisse

Linux systems

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Virtualization

Networking

Security hardening

Tools

Web servers

Databases & caches

Firewalls

Ceph

Virtualization tech

Jobbeschreibung

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.

In this role, you will work across systems, applications, and networking layers to maintain secure, reliable environments, contribute to infrastructure upgrades, and support