Remote Linux Systems Engineer - Automation & Incidents

CraftNode; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Modern hardware

Small team

Fair compensation

Job summary

CraftNode is seeking a Linux-focused systems administrator to manage our Linux nodes, Pterodactyl/Wings and VPS platform with emphasis on reliability and security.

You will monitor systems, handle backups, respond to outages, automate tasks with scripts, and help shape new services in a small, hands-on team.

Join us to work with modern hardware and our own infrastructure, enjoying real responsibility in a compact crew and generous compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Linux (Debian/Ubuntu).
• Knowledge of Docker, Pterodactyl/Wings and networking (firewall, DNS, DDoS protection).
• Scripting in Bash, Python or PHP.
• Experience with WHMCS, Proxmox or FiveM servers is a plus.
• Occasionally available during outages.

Responsibilities

• Manage Linux nodes, Pterodactyl/Wings and VPS platform.
• Monitor, backups and security duties.
• Solve complex incidents escalated by support.
• Automate processes with scripts.
• Help shape new services and improvements.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting (Bash/Python/PHP)

On-call availability

Networking basics

Tools

Docker

Pterodactyl/Wings

Proxmox

FiveM servers

Job description

CraftNode is seeking a Linux-focused systems administrator to manage our Linux nodes, Pterodactyl/Wings and VPS platform with emphasis on reliability and security.

You will monitor systems, handle backups, respond to outages, automate tasks with scripts, and help shape new services in a small, hands-on team.

Join us to work with modern hardware and our own infrastructure, enjoying real responsibility in a compact crew and generous compensation based on experience.