Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Skills
Linux Administrator
Servers
Ubuntu
CentOS
RHEL
Job Details
Position: Linux Administrator
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Head of Infrastructure
We re seeking a highly skilled Linux Administrator to manage and optimize our Linux-based infrastructure in Sunnyvale. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in Linux systems administration, security, and automation to support our mission-critical cybersecurity applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
- Implement security best practices, including firewalls (iptables, firewalld), SELinux, and user access controls.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards (e.g., SOC 2, NIST).
- Develop scripts (Bash, Python) to automate system tasks and deployments.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on Linux administration experience in production environments.
- Expertise in Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and system internals.
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation.
- Knowledge of security practices (firewalls, SELinux, encryption) and compliance (SOC 2, NIST).
- Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Puppet) and monitoring tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for a collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications (e.g., RHCE, LPIC, CompTIA Linux+).
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