System Administrator - Linux

Why you:

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.

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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.

What we need from you:

• 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).
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
• 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.

What you will receive:

• Love your career: Competitive total rewards package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
• Love your work/life balance: Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office! All you need is a stable internet connection. 
• Love your coworkers: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
• Love your development: Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like! 
• Love your workspace: We give you 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!  
• Love yourself: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.

Hiring Disclaimer

• The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

AI Disclaimer

Pythian may utilize Enterprise Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or features throughout its hiring process. These tools help us manage high volumes of applications efficiently and may be employed to review applications, analyze resumes, and assist with other recruitment steps. While Pythian uses AI in its hiring process, it does not substitute for human judgment. Our Talent Acquisition Team reviews all AI-generated recommendations, and the system is subject to regular bias audits to ensure fairness and compliance with all applicable employment and human rights laws. All final hiring decisions are made by, and remain the responsibility of, human decision-makers. By applying for this position, you consent to Pythian’s use of these AI tools in the evaluation of your application. You have the right to request a human review of any solely AI-driven decision or to request an accommodation. Should you require further details regarding the processing of your data, please reach out to us.