[Remote] Linux Systems Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vultr is hiring a Linux Systems Administrator to design, administer, and optimize Linux infrastructure supporting its global customer base and data center operations. The role focuses on maintaining secure and reliable systems, resolving complex technical issues, supporting infrastructure upgrades and deployments, and improving operational efficiency through automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement Linux system upgrades, enhancements, and infrastructure changes to support scalability and reliability
• Administer and maintain Linux servers and services, applying systems analysis to diagnose and resolve complex performance, stability, or security issues
• Serve as a technical escalation point for Linux-related issues, analyzing root cause and determining appropriate remediation strategies
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to design and support new data center deployments, including system configuration and application readiness
• Perform application and system migrations, evaluating dependencies, risks, and optimal execution approaches
• Monitor system performance and security posture, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance with security standards
• Develop and maintain automation, scripts, and tooling to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and operational standards to support consistent administration and future scaling
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align systems administration efforts with platform reliability, scalability, and business objectives

Skills

• Strong proficiency administering Linux systems (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu)
• Experience applying systems-level troubleshooting and analysis to resolve non-routine technical issues
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting: + Web servers + Databases and caching solutions + Firewalls
• Demonstrated understanding of: + Common Linux utilities and system tooling + Server and application architecture, including security hardening + Distributed storage solutions (e.g., Ceph) + Virtualization technologies + Load balancing concepts + Core networking concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Experience with virtualization, networking, or software development is a plus

Benefits

• 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
• 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

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