Linux Administrator

Overview

Hybrid
$76.55
Full Time

Skills

Linux
Linux Administration
Ubuntu
Debian
SaltStack
Chef
Puppet
Ansible
Bash
Python
Agile
Change Management
Configuration Management
Debian Linux
Scripting
Virtual Desktop
JIRA
Incident Management
VMware

Job Details

Linux Administrator with top autonomous vehicles manufacturer in Foster City, CA

Title: Linux Administrator

Duration: 6 months +

Pay: 76.55/HR W2

Location: Foster City, CA Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

The Endpoint Engineering team at our client manages the company s physical and virtual endpoints to ensure they are secure, reliable, and consistent at scale. They're seeking an experienced Linux administrator to support the rollout and ongoing maintenance of our Linuxdesktop fleet, with a focus on configuration management, automation, and fleet operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Linux system installation, configuration, patching, and ongoing maintenance across physical and virtual desktops
  • Implement and maintain SaltStack configurations to enforce system baselines and automate repeatable tasks
  • Contribute to sprint-based engineering efforts focused on endpoint reliability, compliance, and lifecycle management
  • Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across a large fleet of Linux systems
  • Execute operational procedures for OS/software updates, re-imaging, and break/fix scenarios
  • Participate in change management processes and maintain accurate technical documentation
  • Collaborate with engineers and IT support teams to ensure endpoint compliance and functionality

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience supporting large-scale Linux desktop environments in production settings
  • Strong hands-on experience with Ubuntu/Debian Linux, including imaging, patching, and support
  • Proficient in configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Chef, Puppet, or Ansible
  • Experience writing scripts in Bash and/or Python to automate common system tasks
  • Familiarity with sprint-based or agile project work
  • Experience with tools like Jira for task and incident tracking
  • Clear communicator with strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Must be local to the Bay Area and able to work onsite at Foster City HQ at least 3 days per week

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments
  • Familiarity with VMware-based VDI platforms and management tools

Thanks,

Alex

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