Senior System Admin - Tool Linux

Job Description

Job Description Day in the life: In this role, you will be expected to Linux Administration: Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or others). Manage upgrades, patching, and system performance tuning. Automation & Tools: Develop and maintain automation scripts/tools using Bash, Python Implement and manage tools like Ansible, Foreman, MAAS, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, or Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC). Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Deploy and configure monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or Grafana. Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks in Linux systems and applications. Security & Compliance: Enforce security best practices, including vulnerability assessment and remediation. Manage firewalls, SELinux, and access control for secure environments. Cloud & Virtualization: Work with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Manage hybrid or cloud-based infrastructure using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Implement and Manage end-to-end Cloud Orchestration Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and software engineering, to ensure seamless integration of applications. Provide mentorship and training to junior Linux administrators. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation for systems, procedures, and configurations. Generate reports on system performance, security, and availability metrics. Must have skills: On day one, you will need to be proficient with Expert knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu). Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl). Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls). Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform). Experience with Monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Zabbix, Nagios, Telegraf) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) What separates the best from the rest: Added bonuses if you have experience with Preferred Experience: Hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of database administration (MySQL, PostgreSQL). Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices. Prior experience in a leadership or mentoring role. Soft Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills to guide less experienced users and developers. Ability to balance user needs with system stability in a high-demand, resource-intensive environment. Analytical mindset to foresee and mitigate system-wide impacts of configuration changes. Work with users : All users are not created equal, and often they may lack ( or may not be interested in) understanding of how their actions can affect system performance. Your attitude in dealing with ( often frustrating, to you) would be critical in maintaining a good working order. What can you expect As a start-up intending to provide the best work environment Work on best HPC infrastructure that challenges the limits of technology. Enjoy flexibility in work hours and location while contributing to groundbreaking projects. Collaborate with a highly experienced team in a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment. Shape the future of computing while achieving personal and professional growth.