Senior Linux Administrator – Level 3 Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Indonesia, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and sustain Ansible automation workflows for system administration, deployments, and configurations.

• Oversee and enhance Linux-based systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.

• Install, upgrade, and transition Linux, Unix, and AIX servers.

• Create Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and software deployments.

• Integrate Ansible automation with CI/CD pipelines and various DevOps tools.

• Manage enterprise automation environments utilizing Ansible and Puppet.

• Administer Infoblox and BIND DNS environments effectively.

• Provide support for Unix/Linux server nodes across VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack, and Citrix Xen environments.

• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions.

• Troubleshoot issues related to Linux servers, networking, and automation scripts.

• Maintain thorough documentation of automation processes, configurations, and system architecture.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation strategies and operational efficiency.

• Ensure adherence to security best practices and policies.

• Offer technical support to small and medium-sized business clients based in the U.S.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in Unix/Linux server administration.

• Proficient in RHEL versions 6/7/8/9.

• Extensive experience with Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet, particularly in creating deployment playbooks for server builds and application deployments.

• Expertise in Unix/Linux system administration across HPUX, IBM AIX, RHEL, Suse, CentOS, Ubuntu, and MacOS.

• Experience in DNS administration utilizing BIND and Infoblox.

• Strong networking knowledge, including Ethernet configuration, NIC bonding, TCP/IP troubleshooting, and packet analysis using Tcpdump/Wireshark.

• Familiarity with NTP, NFS server/client, SUDO, and LDAP client administration.

• Proficient in setting up and administering SFTP.

• Scripting abilities in sh/csh/ksh/bash along with automation programming using sed, awk, and Python.

• Skills in performance tuning.

• Experience in deploying Unix/Linux systems within VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack, and Citrix Xen environments.

• Experience with Linux patching.

• Familiarity with ServiceNow environments is preferred.

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for automation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications are advantageous.

• Availability to work U.S. Eastern Time hours, from 8 PM to 6 AM EST.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary range for Philippines: $2,300-$2,900 USD per month.

• Salary range for Indonesia: $1,500-$2,300 USD per month.

• Vacation / paid vacation offered.

• Benefits available for employees based in Indonesia.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Chance to work on innovative automation and infrastructure projects.

• A collaborative and innovative team environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth.