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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Systems Administrator - **Company:** ANCHORFREE LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Apache HTTP Server, AWK (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Unix, CentOS, Databases, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Design Documents, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, Networking Hardware, Linux Kernel, Linux System Administration, MySQL, Nagios, Network Service, Network Time Protocols, Performance Tuning, Subversion, Syslog, Zabbix, Scripting, Data Storage Management, System Availability, Juniper, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cacti - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/linux-systems-administrator-anchorfree-8377846 ## About the Role * Experience working with Linux CentOS, Cacti, Nagios, Zabbix. * Scripting and programming skills (Shell, Awk, Perl). * Working knowledge of standard infrastructure tools. (DHCP, DNS, NTP, SYSLOG, SSH, SVN etc). * 5-7 years of Linux Administration experience with high availability systems. * Demonstrated solid understanding of Linux internals, performance tuning and general systems trouble shooting skills. * Experience developing system automation tools (using scripting language or config management tools). * Exposure to database technologies (MySQL, Hadoop and others). * Demonstrated problem resolution using past experience and troubleshooting skills; understanding problems from the network, OS, and application levels. * Ability to configure, customize, and support typical UNIX daemons, including NFS, BIND and Apache. * Strong grasp of standard network services (including DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, HTTPS, and SSH). * Comfortable in a colocation environment, with regards to power and cable management, cooling, and adherence to installation standards. Preferable Job Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field. * Experience with high availability systems and storage solutions / architectures. * Experience working in a large (1000+ server) and complex hosting operations environment. * Experience working with Juniper networking equipment. ## Description AnchorFree is looking for all-star Systems Administrator to become part of their talented team of engineers! Responsible for installing, maintaining and monitoring AnchorFree's hardware and software for its operations. Candidate will help our team manage our production environment in our 9 data centers around the world with over 600 systems servicing our users. Candidate is expected to apply their base of technical, operational, process or project skills to identify opportunities for process improvement, lead portions of projects or processes, and bring new knowledge into the organization. This position interfaces with the engineering, development and operations teams., * The Systems Administrator is responsible for all aspects of the AnchorFree's production data center services including servers, operating systems and storage. * Prepare network gear for deployment in the data centers. * Troubleshoot internal and external applications, hardware problems, operating system issues and work with new services on a daily basis. * Formulating and implementing monitoring policies, procedures and standards relating to server and storage management. * Ensure that all Sys Admin projects are documented, including design documents, ongoing status reports, and summary reports * Negotiate peering relationships with content and ISP's to help decrease latency and improve quality of service. * Maintain installation and configuration procedures. * Test new technologies that can be implemented for more productive environment. * Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Conduct emergency maintenance. * Perform regular security monitoring to prevent / identify any possible intrusions. * Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. 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