Trackerteer Corporation · 5 months ago
Linux System Administrator (Web Hosting & Release Support)
Freeport, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTrackerteer Corporation is seeking a reliable and skilled Linux System Administrator to manage their web hosting infrastructure. The role involves overseeing server configuration, stability, and security, along with providing release coordination support for smooth code transitions from development to production environments.
Information TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Manage, monitor, and maintain Linux-based web servers
Configure and optimize web services such as Apache, Nginx, and PHP
Monitor server health, load, disk usage, and performance
Implement regular system updates, security patches, and scheduled backups
Coordinate and support application deployments to staging and production environments
Maintain or improve simple deployment scripts or version-controlled workflows
Assist the development team in resolving environment-related issues
Enforce server hardening best practices (SSH, firewalls, intrusion prevention)
Manage access control, including SSH keys and SFTP/FTP accounts
Monitor server logs and implement responses to suspicious activity or incidents
Manage and troubleshoot web hosting stack components (Apache/Nginx, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, email servers, etc.)
Configure and manage DNS records, subdomains, and redirects
Install and renew SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt, paid SSLs, etc.)
Support developers with log access, server-side error debugging, and permissions
Assist with release testing environments (staging/dev)
Document standard procedures and maintain server-related documentation
Qualification
Required
Solid experience in Linux system administration (CentOS, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, or Debian)
Strong understanding of web hosting stack (LAMP/LEMP)
Experience managing Apache/Nginx, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP, and mail services
Knowledge of DNS, SSL, domain setup, and backup procedures
Familiar with basic shell scripting (bash)
Ability to use standard Linux tools (rsync, journalctl, top, netstat, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to server management
Capable of working independently or in coordination with development teams
Good communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Familiarity with Git and code deployment workflows
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Exposure to configuration tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)
Basic knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker)
Experience with cloud-based hosting (AWS, DigitalOcean, Linode, etc.)
Company
Trackerteer Corporation
Trackerteer Web Dev Corporation is a software and web development company delivering responsive software projects globally to customers from startups to established companies.
Founded in 2014
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase