Senior Linux Administrator – Level 3 Engineer

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

📋 Description

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

• Manage and enhance Linux-based systems to ensure high 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.

• Support 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 documentation regarding 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.

• Provide technical support to clients based in the United States during Eastern Time hours.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Extensive experience with Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet, particularly in deployment playbooks.

• In-depth knowledge of Unix/Linux administration across HPUX, IBM AIX, RHEL, Suse, CentOS, Ubuntu, and MacOS.

• Experience in administering BIND and Infoblox DNS.

• Networking expertise, including Ethernet configuration, NIC bonding, TCP/IP troubleshooting, and Tcpdump/Wireshark packet analysis.

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

• Proficiency in SFTP setup and management.

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

• Experience in performance tuning.

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

• Experience with Linux patching.

• Availability to work during Eastern Time in the United States, from 8 PM–6 AM EST.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

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

• Relevant certifications are advantageous.

• Familiarity with ServiceNow is preferred.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vacation / paid vacation.

• Benefits for employees based in Indonesia.

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Professional growth prospects.

• Opportunity to work on advanced automation and infrastructure projects.

• Collaborative and innovative team environment.