Senior Linux Administrator

Saicon; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to manage enterprise Linux infrastructure, focusing on installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux/Unix environments. The role involves supporting LDAP, DNS, and PXE services, and developing automation scripts to streamline operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in server migrations and working with R&D or engineering teams, preferably in semiconductor or chip design settings.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Linux/Unix administration skills
• Experience configuring and supporting LDAP, DNS, PXE
• Scripting for automation and system administration
• Experience in server migrations and infrastructure modernization

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux/Unix environments, install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain systems
• Install, configure, and support core infrastructure services (LDAP, DNS, PXE)
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for operational tasks
• Support R&D or engineering environments, preferably in semiconductor/chip design contexts
• Perform server and infrastructure migrations between environments or companies
• Troubleshoot complex Linux infrastructure issues in production
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Automation scripting

Server migrations

Directory services

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

LDAP

DNS

PXE

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Administrator to support enterprise Linux infrastructure and server environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Linux administration, directory services, networking infrastructure, scripting, and server migrations.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience administering Linux/Unix environments, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting LDAP, DNS, PXE, and other core infrastructure services.
• Strong knowledge of Linux scripting for automation and system administration.
• Experience supporting R&D or engineering environments is highly preferred, particularly within semiconductor/chip design organizations.
• Experience with server and infrastructure migrations, including migrating servers, services, storage, users, and related infrastructure between environments or companies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Linux infrastructure issues and work independently in a production environment.
• Experience with enterprise-scale Linux environments and infrastructure modernization is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams.