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Linux Systems Administrator

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
106 - 106K yearly
English

Other Skills

  • Accountability
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Social Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on systems engineering and administration experience in servers, networking, and operating systems with emphasis on Linux server platforms
  • Practical knowledge of Ansible (ad-hoc and playbooks) for automation
  • Experience in cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) and managing virtual machines

Requirements:

  • Support and maintain automated Linux and application patching for servers using Ansible; monitor automation performance and optimize; drive continuous improvement in systems operations through tool-building and automation
  • Administer users, groups, and permissions in Linux; manage volume groups and logical volumes in AWS and Azure; administer Cron jobs; troubleshoot Linux volume/mount issues, software configuration, network connectivity, and DNS configuration (NetworkManager and DHCP client); document changes in ticketing system
  • Perform root cause analysis in collaboration with application and delivery teams; meet with stakeholders and external clients to develop relationships and foster co-innovation opportunities
  • Execute against defined projects and report progress; follow IT change management governance; handle occasional weekend/evening work as needed; complete tasks independently with strong ownership

Job description

Apiphani is a technology-enabled managed services company dedicated to redefining what it means to support mission-critical enterprise workloads. We’re a small but rapidly growing company, which means there’s lots of room for growth and learning opportunities abound! 

Apiphani is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all as a fundamental component of our business. Diversity and inclusion are the bedrock of creativity and innovation. Without diversity of experience and thought, we would fail to progress as a company and as a team. Apiphani strives to foster an environment of belonging, where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered.  We embrace the unique experiences, perspective, and cultural background, which only you can bring to the table.  

Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description

Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of Linux environments.  The role has a strong focus on automation and leveraging automated solutions to address repeatable support tasks and activities. Apiphani is a managed services provider, and this position is client facing. They will report to the Linux Group Lead. Position is fully remote work.

Job Duties

  • Support and maintain automated Linux and application patching for servers using ansible.
  • Monitor automation performance and optimize where necessary.
  • Drive continuous improvement in systems operations through tool-building and automation.
  • Execute against defined projects and report on their progress.
  • Perform root cause analysis, in collaboration with application and delivery teams.
  • Meet with apiphani stakeholders and external clients to develop relationships and foster co-innovation opportunities.
  • Administer users, groups, and permissions in Linux.
  • Administer volume groups and logical volumes on AWS and Azure.
  • Administer Cron jobs.
  • Troubleshoot Linux volume and mount issues. 
  • Troubleshoot software configuration.
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity.
  • Troubleshoot DNS config, to include NetworkManager, and DHCLIENT.
  • Document changes and progress in ticketing system.
  • There will be one or two monthly weekend work events, either during the day or overnight.
  • There will be occasional evening work.

 

Required Skills

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in relevant hands-on systems engineering and administration in servers, networking, and operating systems; with heavy emphasis on Linux Server platforms and associated technologies.
  • Experience as an admin or engineer for service providers or enterprise IT organization operating in a 24/7 environment with mature IT processes a plus.
  • Solid understanding of IPv4 networking.
  • Solid understanding of RHEL CLI.
  • Comfort in cloud environments AWS and/or Azure including knowledge of how to manage virtual machines in the AWS or Azure environment. 
  • Practical Knowledge of how to use ad-hoc as well as playbooks for ansible.
  • Solid understanding of how to manage users & groups.
  • Extensive experience in the use of the vi editor.
  • Extensive experience in the RHEL, Centos, or Alma/Rocky Linux environments.
  • Ability to complete tasks independently.
  • Ability to research and resolve problems independently.
  • “Buck Stops Here” personality to own your work.
  • Good interpersonal skills in order to work with other Linux sysadmins. 
  • Good communication skills.
  • Provide documentation and update internal knowledgebase articles.
  • Ability to follow IT change management governance & process.
  • Certifications from RedHat, SUSE are preferred.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, Deadline and detail-oriented, strong ownership bias

 

This position is fully remote.

This position requires US Citizenship—work must be done within the borders of the US.

Base Salary
$45$55 USD

Company Benefits*

  • Medical/dental/vision - 100% paid for employees, 50% paid for dependents
  • Life and disability - 100% paid for employees
  • 401K - 3% contribution, no employee contribution necessary 
  • Education and tuition reimbursement - up to $50K annually
  • Employee Stock Options Plan 
  • Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity benefits offered through our providers
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Legal assistance
  • Paid Time Off - up to 6 weeks per year 
  • Sick Leave - up to 2 weeks per year
  • Parental Leave - up to 12 weeks 

*Benefits listed in the job description apply to employees working in the United States. For international employees, Apiphani partners with an Employer of Record, Deel, and provides all statutory benefits required under local law; certain U.S.-specific programs (such as EAP, legal assistance, etc.) may not be available outside the United States. The specific benefits package will be outlined in the local employment agreement issued through Deel.

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