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VultrSenior Linux System Administrator
Vultr, the largest privately-held cloud infrastructure enterprise globally, is hiring a remote Senior Linux System Administrator to support its rapidly expanding customer base and maintain internal…
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Vultr, the largest privately-held cloud infrastructure enterprise globally, is hiring a remote Senior Linux System Administrator to support its rapidly expanding customer base and maintain internal infrastructure. The company operates thirty-three cloud data center locations across one hundred eighty-five countries, offering flexible solutions including Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage. The ideal applicant is detail-oriented, driven by technology, and capable of collaborating effectively within a team. This…
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Vultr, the largest privately-held cloud infrastructure enterprise globally, is hiring a remote Senior Linux System Administrator to support its rapidly expanding customer base and maintain internal infrastructure. The company operates thirty-three cloud data center locations across one hundred eighty-five countries, offering flexible solutions including Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage. The ideal applicant is detail-oriented, driven by technology, and capable of collaborating effectively within a team.
This position involves overseeing complex technical issues, leading projects from planning to execution, and managing incident responses. Responsibilities also include provisioning new nodes, configuring virtual machines, deploying platform updates, and mentoring junior team members. Vultr provides comprehensive insurance coverage, a matching retirement plan, professional development allowances, wellness stipends, and periodic sabbaticals.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and train junior system administrators on operational best practices and technical skills.
- Oversee technical projects from initial planning through successful execution.
- Handle incident response activities for escalated issues and coordinate resolutions.
- Set up, configure, and manage internal virtual machines and services.
- Plan and deploy platform updates and server fleet upgrades.
- Provision and configure software on new production and development nodes.
- Conduct root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting for platform and user-reported problems.
- Install, configure, and commission servers with required operating systems and software.
Requirements
- Bring at least five years of experience in enterprise Linux administration across distributions like CentOS, Debian, or Ubuntu.
- Possess advanced skills in Linux performance tuning, troubleshooting, system administration, and security practices.
- Demonstrate proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.
- Show experience with virtualization platforms and containerized workloads including Kubernetes and Libvirt.
- Understand networking concepts like routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS.
- Have experience configuring web servers, databases, caching solutions, and distributed storage like Ceph.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Cumulus Linux and PHP routing is considered a plus.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Full company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 4% and immediate vesting
- Annual professional development reimbursement of $2,500
- 11 paid holidays plus accrued paid time off with a rollover plan
- Increased paid time off at 3-year and 10-year service milestones
- One-month paid sabbatical every 5 years and an annual anniversary bonus
- Remote office setup stipend of $500 in the first year and $400 in subsequent years
- Internet reimbursement of up to $75 per month
- Gym membership reimbursement of up to $50 per month
- Company-paid Wellable subscription
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What is the salary for the Senior Linux System Administrator role?
The compensation ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 per year, with final pay depending on experience, skill set, location, and applicable laws.
Is this position remote?
Yes, the source posting lists the remote status as remote.
What experience is required for this job?
Candidates must have at least five years of experience administering enterprise Linux environments such as CentOS, Debian, or Ubuntu, alongside advanced skills in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
What benefits does Vultr offer employees?
Vultr provides fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match up to 4%, $2,500 annual professional development reimbursement, paid time off, remote setup stipends, internet and gym reimbursements, and paid sabbaticals.
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