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ServerHub · 4 months ago

Senior Linux System Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date11+ years exp

ServerHub is a company that provides high-performance cloud and hosting solutions aimed at delivering reliable and scalable infrastructure worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer to optimize and secure their hosting platforms while acting as the final escalation point for complex server and network issues.

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Responsibilities

Act as the final escalation point (L3) for complex server, hosting, and network-related issues
Diagnose and resolve critical system failures, network outages, and performance issues
Manage, optimize, and secure Linux-based hosting environments (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL)
Administer and fine-tune web servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and caching layers (Redis, Memcached)
Build and deploy servers from the ground up, ensuring optimal configurations for performance and security
Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, Perl) for server provisioning and configuration management
Utilize Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools for automating infrastructure deployments
Deploy and manage KVM, OpenStack, VMware, or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Support cloud-based hosting solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
Implement security best practices, including firewall rules, SELinux/AppArmor, IDS/IPS
Perform vulnerability assessments and patch management to secure customer environments
Set up and manage monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for urgent system issues
Work closely with NOC, DevOps, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth operations
Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 & L2 support engineers

Qualification

Linux system administrationKVM expertiseScripting BashScripting PythonScripting PerlWeb hosting technologiesConfiguration management toolsNetworking expertiseCloud hosting solutionsEnglish communicationMentoring

Required

11+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience in a web hosting or cloud environment
7+ years of experience in a Senior position or Level 3 Engineer role
MUST be a KVM and Livbirt expert with a minimum of 7+ yrs of experience
Expert knowledge of web hosting technologies (cPanel, Plesk, WHM, LAMP/LEMP stacks)
Strong scripting ability in Perl, Bash, and Python
Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Networking expertise – understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancing
Familiarity with RAID, SAN, NAS, and distributed storage systems
Experience working in a 24/7 production environment with on-call duties
Ability to build and configure servers from the ground up
Good English Communication Skill

Preferred

Certifications such as RHCE, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Kubernetes (CKA) are a plus

Benefits

A fast-paced, innovative environment in a growing cloud hosting company.
Cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
Career growth opportunities and professional development.
Paid leaves and fully remote set-up.

Company

ServerHub

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ServerHub provides Servers, Cloud and IaaS products throughout the world that enable businesses to run their workload on a unified platform.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://www.serverhub.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$1.3M
2015-05-18Debt Financing· $1.3M

Leadership Team

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Rohip Sidiqi
Chief Operating Officer
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