Systems Engineer

Atlantic.Net Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer in Orlando, FL. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing the organization's IT infrastructure, focusing on virtualization technologies, active directory management, and Linux administration. Responsibilities include server management, cloud integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and proficiency in scripting languages. Apply now to join a stable and innovative company!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration.
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems like CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of Active Directory and other identity providers.
• Administer Windows and Linux server environments for optimization and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for configuration management.
• Assist in the design and management of hybrid cloud environments.
• Configure monitoring tools to identify performance issues.
• Collaborate to execute system upgrades and migrations.
• Create system documentation and runbooks.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform)

Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Who We Are

Atlantic.Net is made up of seasoned professionals who have been with the organization from many years. Since our beginnings in the mid-1990s, we’ve evolved from a dial-up internet company to a leading global cloud service provider. Atlantic.Net is still managed by the original Founder and CEO, Marty Puranik, who takes pride in running a successful business since 1994.

Why Work at Atlantic.Net?

Atlantic.Net is an excellent place to work because of the stability that comes from our focus on a long-term strategy for success. The company is self-funded (we do not take funding from venture capital firms or Wall Street) and continues to grow revenues year over year! Atlantic.Net’s ability to pivot and refocus business strategies has shielded us from the ups and downs of the economy, helping protect our team from volatility and provide a stable work opportunity regardless of the economic conditions.

If you are open to change, love to learn new ideas, and are interested in a career with great growth potential, you’ve come to the right place. Join a team of entrepreneurs who enjoy freedom at work, have a passion for delivering outstanding products and services, and believe in adapting to and learning new technology for many years to come!

Atlantic.Net is a market-leading Cloud Services company that is recognized for providing exceptional business hosting service, simplifying complex technologies, and building a brand that businesses trust since 1994.

Specializing in Public Cloud, Private Cloud and Managed Security and Compliance services, we operate our certified data centers and cloud infrastructure in Orlando, New York, Dallas, San Francisco, Ashburn, Toronto, and London and are dedicated to implementing tailored hosting solutions that enable customers to enjoy the benefits of cost savings and allow them to focus on their business.

Atlantic.Net is looking for a highly motivated individual with experience and a passion for delivering excellent technical support and great customer service. As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, and Hyper‑V, active directory management, as well as Linux administration. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to optimize and maintain our systems, troubleshooting issues, and implement solutions to ensure reliable and efficient operations. This is an onsite, datacenter role, so only apply if you are local to the Orlando, FL area.

Responsibilities:

• Identity and Access Management: Assist in the administration of Active Directory and/or alternative identity providers (e.g., LDAP, FreeIPA), supporting user account lifecycle management, group policy/ACL management, and integration with security tools.
• Server Management: Administer and optimize Windows and Linux server environments, performing tasks such as configuration management, performance tuning, security hardening (following established standards), and troubleshooting.
• Automation & Configuration Management: Develop and maintain automation scripts and contribute to configuration management solutions (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform) to streamline deployments and enforce configuration consistency.
• Cloud Integration: Assist in the design, implementation, and management of hybrid cloud environments, integrating on‑premise infrastructure with cloud services.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Configure and maintain monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance issues and security vulnerabilities.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (development, security, network) to plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and new project deployments. Clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain detailed system documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles to facilitate efficient troubleshooting and knowledge transfer.

Requirements:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in a Linux systems administration role.
• Linux Expertise: Solid understanding of Linux operating systems (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian) and core services.
• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
• Configuration Management: Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform).
• Networking Fundamentals: Understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and services (VPN, firewall).
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Security Awareness: Understanding of security best practices and ability to implement security controls.
• Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Linux+, RHCSA). Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Established in 1994, Atlantic.Net is a market‑leading hosting provider, with presence at state‑of‑the‑art data centers in New York, London, Toronto, San Francisco, Singapore, Dallas, Ashburn, and Orlando regions.

Over the decades, we’ve steadily built a reputation as an exceptional hosting company known for simplifying complex technologies, providing top‑quality services, and demonstrating our trustworthiness to our clients' time and time again.

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