Senior Linux System Administrator

Vultr; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vultr seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to support our global customer base and drive infrastructure reliability across multiple data centers. You will mentor engineers, lead projects from planning to delivery, and manage incident response for escalated issues.

You will configure and maintain VM infrastructure, upgrade platforms, deploy nodes, and troubleshoot complex platform problems. Strong scripting, networking, and storage experience are essential to succeed at Vultr.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise Linux environments.
• Proficient in Bash or Python for automation.
• Experience with Kubernetes and virtualization.
• Networking and DNS knowledge.
• Experience with Ceph or distributed storage.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train junior system administrators.
• Lead technical projects from planning through implementation.
• Manage incident response for escalated issues.
• Set up and manage internal VM infrastructure and services.
• Plan and deploy platform upgrades across servers.
• Provision and configure software on new nodes.
• Troubleshoot complex platform and customer issues.
• Install and configure servers with OS, software, services.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Kubernetes

Libvirt

Networking fundamentals

Web servers/databases/caching

Troubleshooting & analytics

Documentation & mentoring

Tools

Ceph

KVM/Libvirt

Cumulus Linux

PHP routing

Job description

Who We Are

Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

Vultr Cares

• 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
• 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
• Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
• $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
• Company paid Wellable subscription

Join Vultr

Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Linux Administrator to handle challenging issues and support our ever-expanding global customer base. The ideal candidate is technology driven, detail oriented, and a team player. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and train Junior System Administrators and System Administrators to develop technical expertise and operational best practices.
• Lead technical projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Manage incident response activities for escalated issues, coordinating resolution and communication as needed.
• Perform the setup, configuration, and ongoing management of internal infrastructure virtual machines (VMs) and services.
• Plan, stage, and deploy platform upgrades and updates across the server fleet.
• Provision and configure software on new nodes to support production and development environments.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for platform and customer-reported issues.
• Install, configure, and commission servers by deploying required operating systems, software, and services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering enterprise Linux environments (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, or similar).
• Advanced knowledge of Linux system administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in Bash, Python, or other scripting languages used for automation and infrastructure management.
• Experience deploying and managing virtualization platforms and containerized workloads, including Kubernetes and Libvirt.
• Familiarity with networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS.
• Experience configuring and supporting web servers, databases, caching solutions, and distributed storage platforms such as Ceph.
• Working knowledge of Cumulus Linux, PHP routing, and related infrastructure technologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex platform and customer-facing issues.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams.

Compensation

$80,000 - $100,000

Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.

Inclusion & Privacy

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

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