Senior Linux System Administrator

Vultr; West Palm Beach (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first company

Internet reimbursement

Education reimbursement of up to $2,?5

Gym membership reimbursement

Wellable subscription

Job summary

Vultr is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to manage enterprise Linux environments across global data centers. You will mentor junior staff, lead projects from planning through deployment, and coordinate incident response for complex issues.

Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining VMs and services, upgrading platforms, deploying software across the fleet, and performing root-cause analysis to prevent future incidents.

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.

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.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash / Python scripting

Kubernetes

Libvirt virtualization

Networking basics

Web servers & databases

Ceph storage

Cumulus Linux knowledge

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

Tools

Kubernetes

Libvirt

Ceph

Job description

“Everyone speaks to each other as equals and with understanding. This kind of communication and collaboration is refreshing and imperative when your software isn\'t just \"running in the cloud,\" it\'s building the cloud. Every day you\'re faced with new technological challenges that will never leave you with feelings of \"getting rusty\" or \"wasting your talents.\"

“Working at Vultr has given me the opportunity to grow in my role as a Project Manager in the cloud space. I get to work on exciting projects in different verticals and support a great team as they deliver new products to our customers. I love that this company is always encouraging employees to learn and grow within their careers, even offering opportunities to pick up new skills and certifications along the way. At Vultr, you aren\'t just a number; you are a valued member of the team with a voice.”

“Joining Vultr as a Linux System Administrator has been a turning point in my career. The exposure to complex Linux infrastructures has sharpened my expertise, and the team\'s inclusive and supportive culture has fostered an environment of continuous growth and learning.”

"Vultr has been an amazing place to build my career. They truly care about their employees by viewing us as human beings, not just employees who work. They\'re incredibly generous and understanding. Everyone cares and it feels like a family. It has been a motivating, rewarding experience working here and I\'m excited to see how much further I can grow my career. I can\'t imagine working anywhere other than Vultr.”

“I am grateful to work in an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration, and where my contributions are recognized and valued. Being part of the Vultr team is not just a job, it\'s a journey of personal and professional development that I wouldn\'t trade for anything.”

“The professional development programs and wellness initiatives at Vultr have helped me grow in my career while maintaining a healthy work-life harmony. The collaborative atmosphere and respect for each member\'s input have empowered me to excel in my role. I\'m proud to contribute to a company that champions progress and innovation at every turn.”

—Connor Ellsworth, Staff Frontend Engineer

“I enjoy working at Constant because of the great work flexibility and benefits the company offers. My team is extremely encouraging and very open to welcoming new ideas and to changes which provides an incentive to strive and do well. Even though we work remotely, we still feel connected with team members and other people in the organization. We have fun team building and other activities which bring all the employees of the organization together.”

Benefits that make you healthy and happy.

Total Rewards

We offer competitive and meaningful benefits, which include a health insurance plan that is 100% employer-paid for the employee and a 401K plan with up to 4% matching with immediate vesting. You will have a healthy paid time off bucket with rollover, 11 holidays per year, your birthday off, and a one-month paid sabbatical every five years! We also offer eight weeks of paid Parental Leave for families with new additions.

We\’re a remote-first company, with most of our team working from home offices across the US and beyond, and some local team members working from our headquarters in vibrant downtown West Palm Beach. To help you thrive wherever you are, we offer monthly reimbursements for internet and fitness expenses, and host virtual events that keep you energized and connected to the broader global team.

Remote Office Equipment Compensation

Vultr provides generous allowances for remote home office setup and equipment upgrades or replacements. When you work remotely we want your home office optimized for your working style.

Covered Education Expenses

Do you have a growth mindset? We want you to grow your career – and your mind – at Vultr, so we cover up to $2,500 per year in expenses for continuing education, professional certifications, and participation in industry events in line with your work. We also offer free access to more than 24,000 courses and certifications via Udemy Business so that every team member has learning and development opportunities at their fingertips.

Employee Referral Program

Good people know good people. Receive $2,500 for referring a candidate that we bring on board at Vultr.

Rewards & Recognition

We value hard work and make a point to celebrate success. Our team members are recognized and rewarded through “High Fives,” quarterly team lunches, spot bonus rewards, and the coveted “High Flying Vultr” award. We appreciate our team members and find many ways to say \"thank you.\"

Values

Our values of passion, collaboration, and education drive our success. We provide our employees with continuous education to incorporate the latest innovative technology into our products and services. Our open collaboration across teams, with our commitment and passion for quality, delivers the best customer experience possible.

Culture

We truly care about our team members and want our employees to enjoy the time that they put into their work. We look for ways to create a cohesive and collaborative team that transcends state and country lines, and we empower our people to learn, grow and take on really cool and impactful work.

Employee Engagement

We may be remote-first, but we are a connected group of diverse individuals who work seamlessly across five time zones. From quarterly company-wide all hands meetings to Coffee Meetups and Halloween Parties, we do a lot to create balance and stay connected.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Location

Remote - United States

Full time

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\u2019s 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.

We also take your privacy seriously. We handle personal information responsibly and follow applicable laws, including U.S. privacy rules and India\u2019s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes and is protected with proper security measures.

Where allowed by law, applicants may request details about the data we collect, access or delete their information, withdraw consent for its use, and opt out of nonessential communications. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.