System Administrator - Linux

This is a remote position.

About the Company

Iridium Cloud Systems, a subsidiary of Barcelona-based CDmon, is a fast-growing cloud infrastructure company specializing in domain registration, web hosting, and scalable cloud services. We're building a world-class team in India to support global operations with innovation, agility, and technical excellence.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Linux System Administrator with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in managing LAMP-based environments and automation. You will play a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our cloud and on-premise infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) environments for optimal performance and uptime.
  
• Monitor infrastructure using tools like Zabbix or Nagios, and respond to incidents proactively.
  
• Develop and implement security measures using ModSecurity, fail2ban, and firewall configurations.
  
• Automate routine server-side tasks using Bash or Python scripting.
  
• Administer and troubleshoot Postfix mail servers.
  
• Handle MySQL database management, including crash recovery and performance tuning.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Ops, Dev, BI, Infra) to streamline deployment and monitoring.
  
• Implement and manage configuration management tools like Ansible, SaltStack, or Chef.
  
• Ensure 24x7 system availability and implement disaster recovery strategies.
  
• Evaluate and integrate DevOps tools to enhance operational efficiency.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement of infrastructure and development processes.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Linux system administration.
  
• Strong expertise in LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
  
• Proficiency in Bash and/or Python scripting for automation.
  
• Experience with Postfix, Zabbix, Nagios, and firewall/IPTables configuration.
  
• Familiarity with Ansible, SaltStack, or Chef.
  
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and cloud/on-prem infrastructure.
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.