Senior Systems Administrator

Summary

Join our talented team of enthusiastic, hard-working, passionate, driven people engaged in meaningful, innovative work at HostPapa, a fast-growing web hosting company with a wide range of products available.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and experience with Linux (CentOS/RHEL/CloudLinux) and LAMP stack
• Proficiency in Linux Firewall
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (OSI model, protocols, routing, and firewalls)
• Strong scripting knowledge in bash, perl, and python
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion
• Experience with MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL, SQL administration is preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement an aligned infrastructure and technological stack and strategy focused on efficient operations across the organization
• Measure the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems
• Monitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports
• Supervise and lead server operating system configuration and maintenance for a number of virtual servers, ensuring optimal performance and stability
• Utilize industry-standard monitoring tools to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities on an on-going basis
• Propose and create system design models and specifications to provide direction to development teams
• Assist with defining business requirements, identify and resolve system issues, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of our business systems
• Assist to all level engineers to ensure 24/7/365 availability of servers, systems and related infrastructure, whether for internal or customer facing systems
• Create documentation related to all aspects of covered area to make it available and applicable for typical cases and keep it up-to-date
• Collaborate with other departments to adequately keep track and report cross projects & tasks to ensure the best value and quality of an effort

Benefits

• Work from anywhere - this is a remote opportunity
• A competitive salary that values you and your unique skill sets
• Career advancement & professional development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
• Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance