[Hiring] System Administrator - Linux @Pythian

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.