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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Systems Administrator - **Company:** Infrastructure Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Computer Networks, Databases, System Configuration, Data Centers, Debian Linux, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Monitoring of Systems, Web Servers, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Ceph (Software), Private Cloud Environment, Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Caching, Firewalls (Computer Science) - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/linux-systems-administrator--01c753d2-7a04-4ff1-9b5e-909a93903c26 ## About the Role Vultr is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to design, administer, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure supporting our global customer base and data center operations. The ideal candidate is technically driven, detail-oriented, and capable of exercising independent judgment when diagnosing complex system issues and implementing scalable solutions., * Strong proficiency administering Linux systems (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu) * Experience applying systems-level troubleshooting and analysis to resolve non-routine technical issues * Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar * Experience with virtualization, networking, or software development is a plus * Hands-on experience configuring and supporting: + Web servers + Databases and caching solutions + Firewalls * Demonstrated understanding of: + Common Linux utilities and system tooling + Server and application architecture, including security hardening + Distributed storage solutions (e.g., Ceph) + Virtualization technologies + Load balancing concepts + Core networking concepts * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bash Scripting, Caching, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Debian Linux, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Identify Issues, Insurance, Legal, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Network Operations Center, Network Software, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Cloud, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Software Development, System Migration, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Writing, Ubuntu, Virtualization, Vision Plan, Writing Skills ## Description In this role, you will work across systems, applications, and networking layers to maintain secure, reliable environments, contribute to infrastructure upgrades, and support platform expansion. You'll collaborate with engineering, operations, and data center teams while applying advanced Linux administration expertise to solve non-routine technical challenges. This is your opportunity to strengthen Vultr's infrastructure and grow your systems engineering capabilities in a high-growth cloud environment., * Design, configure, and implement Linux system upgrades, enhancements, and infrastructure changes to support scalability and reliability * Administer and maintain Linux servers and services, applying systems analysis to diagnose and resolve complex performance, stability, or security issues * Serve as a technical escalation point for Linux-related issues, analyzing root cause and determining appropriate remediation strategies * Partner with engineering and operations teams to design and support new data center deployments, including system configuration and application readiness * Perform application and system migrations, evaluating dependencies, risks, and optimal execution approaches * Monitor system performance and security posture, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance with security standards * Develop and maintain automation, scripts, and tooling to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort * Produce and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and operational standards to support consistent administration and future scaling * Collaborate cross-functionally to align systems administration efforts with platform reliability, scalability, and business objectives ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Event based cache invalidation in GraphQL](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/433-event-based-cache-invalidation-in-graphql) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)