[Hiring] System Administrator - Linux @Pythian
System Administrator - Linux @Pythian
Information Technology
Salary unspecified
Remote Location
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA Only
Employment Type full-time
Posted 3d ago

[Hiring] System Administrator - Linux @Pythian

3d ago - Pythian is hiring a remote System Administrator - Linux. πŸ’Έ Salary: unspecified πŸ“Location: USA

Role Description

We are seeking a proactive and technically competent System Administrator with strong automation expertise. The ideal candidate will have experience in a large corporate environment, a proven drive to master new technologies, and the foresight to automate processes for long-term scalability and continuous improvement.

What you will be doing:

  • Provide remote support for Linux infrastructure across data center and cloud environments.
  • Manage the full OS lifecycle, including installation, deployment (Kickstart, VMs, containers, bare metal, Solaris Zones), patching, and upgrades.
  • Support and maintain standard Linux services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NFS, Samba, RAID, LVM).
  • Deploy and support web servers, web proxies, version control, and other third-party open-source applications.
  • Drive automation for infrastructure deployment, configuration, and operations using scripting (Bash, Pythian) and tools (Ansible).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex server issues (performance, crashes, client-impacting incidents) and deliver detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports.
  • Implement security best practices, support vulnerability management processes, and protect systems and data.
  • Lead technical projects from requirements gathering and design through successful completion.
  • Champion new initiatives, proactive problem solving, and best practices with a strong focus on customer success.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation in an escalation capacity.

Qualifications

  • 8 to 10 years of overall experience in IT infrastructure administration, with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux.
  • Strong experience in Linux Server administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, and others).
  • Experience in bash scripting, automation for task automation, and system administration.
  • Understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Firewall basics).
  • Proven experience supporting infrastructure within data center hosting environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting methodology and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently as an Individual Contributor and manage tasks effectively.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, DevOps, or similar) are a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package.
  • Flexibly work remotely from your home, with no daily travel requirement to an office.
  • Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry.
  • Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
  • We provide all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment.
  • You will have an annual wellness budget to prioritize your health and well-being (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness, and more).
  • A generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.
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Salary unspecified
Remote Location
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Employment Type full-time
Posted 3d ago
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