via Remote Rocketship
$120K - 150K a year
Manage and maintain Linux servers, perform upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams.
10+ years of Linux administration experience, proficiency in Ubuntu and Red Hat, scripting, monitoring tools, networking, virtualization, and cloud familiarity.
Job Description: • Manage, monitor, and maintain Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux servers (production and staging) • Perform system upgrades, kernel updates, patch management, and performance tuning • Implement and manage user access, security policies, and backup/recovery strategies • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, OS, and network-related issues • Maintain configuration management and deployment pipelines using Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools • Monitor system health and resource utilization; ensure optimal uptime and performance • Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams for environment provisioning (AWS, Azure, or on-prem) • Manage server hardening, SSH configuration, SSL certificates, and OS-level security compliance • Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and incident response activities • Create and maintain detailed system documentation, SOPs, and audit reports. Requirements: • 10+ years of experience in Linux system administration (Senior Level) • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration (Ubuntu & Red Hat) • Strong command of Bash scripting and automation tools • Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus) • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, firewalls) • Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker) • Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipeline environments • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is an added advantage • Excellent documentation and communication skills; ability to support global teams. Benefits: • Health insurance • Professional development opportunities
This job posting was last updated on 1/8/2026