Senior Systems Administrator

Summary

Join HostPapa, a rapidly growing web hosting company, as a Senior Systems Administrator. You will ensure the stability and efficiency of our information systems, supervising server maintenance and optimization. This role involves implementing infrastructure strategies, testing new systems, monitoring performance, and resolving system issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and create system documentation. The position requires strong Linux and LAMP stack knowledge, scripting skills, and experience with MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL. HostPapa offers remote work, a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

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
• Being on call is an expected requirement for this position

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox, Virtuozzo, and VMware)
• Experience with configuration management systems (Ansible, Puppet, and Salt)
• Familiarity with storage technologies like NFS and iSCSI troubleshooting
• Experience with MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL, SQL administration

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