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Senior Systems Administrator
@Bluefin
[Hiring] Senior Systems Administrator @Bluefin
Apr 03, 2025 - Bluefin is hiring a remote Senior Systems Administrator. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: Worldwide.
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Role Description
We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure the availability, performance, scalability, and security of systems across hybrid environments with a strong emphasis on containerized infrastructure and Kubernetes orchestration. This role requires experience in high-availability production environments and a deep understanding of modern infrastructure automation, monitoring, and container operations.
- Administer and support Linux- and Windows-based systems across cloud, virtual, and on-premises environments
- Design, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate workloads with Kubernetes
- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to support CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues
- Build and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible
- Implement and manage monitoring, alerting, and logging for containers and system services
- Lead system upgrade efforts and ensure systems are patched and compliant with industry standards
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by automating repetitive tasks and workflows
- Document infrastructure, processes, and deployment procedures thoroughly and consistently
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for production systems
- Assist in the planning and execution of disaster recovery and high-availability strategies
- Maintain and enhance our existing virtual environments (VMware) and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred)
- Support security efforts including hardening, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance with PCI-DSS and OWASP standards
- Partner with cross-functional teams on infrastructure planning and scaling initiatives
Qualifications
- Proven ability to administer, scale, and secure containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) in production
- Proficiency with Linux system administration, particularly RedHat/Oracle Linux
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, PHP, or similar)
- Familiar with cloud-native technologies, microservices, and networking in a Kubernetes context
- Experience with AWS infrastructure and services (EC2, EKS, S3, IAM, etc.) is a strong plus
- Proficient in managing and troubleshooting networking issues (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SNMP, etc.)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD
- Knowledge of web servers and proxies: Apache, Tomcat, NGINX
- Experience with load balancers, GSLB, and WAFs (Imperva, F5)
- Competent with database administration: MySQL, MongoDB, Cockroach DB and database replication
- Experience with SAN solutions (Pure Storage), VMware 7.0+, and infrastructure monitoring tools like Splunk or Graylog
- Understanding of encryption technologies (TLS, RSA, AES, etc.) and security standards (PCI DSS, OWASP)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
- Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and ability to multi-task
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in a systems administration, infrastructure, or DevOps role supporting mission-critical systems
- 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters
- Experience supporting applications in regulated environments (PCI, HIPAA, etc.) is preferred
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Devops / Sysadmin
Devops / Sysadmin
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Salary
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unspecified
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Remote
Location
Worldwide
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Apr 03, 2025
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| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
