System Administrator, Linux

Pythian is a multinational company specializing in strategic database and analytics services, cloud solutions, and digital transformation, with partnerships with major cloud providers. They focus on helping mid and large-sized businesses leverage data and advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive.

Location: Remote (global)

Responsibilities

• Provide remote support for Linux infrastructure across data center and cloud environments.
• Manage the full OS lifecycle, including installation, deployment (Kickstart, VMs, containers, bare metal, Solaris Zones), patching, and upgrades.
• Support and maintain standard Linux services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NFS, Samba, RAID, LVM).
• Deploy and support web servers, web proxies, version control, and other third-party open-source applications.
• Design and implement automation for infrastructure deployment, configuration, and operations using scripting (Bash, Pythian) and tools (Ansible).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex server issues (performance, crashes, client-impacting incidents) and deliver detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports.
• Implement security best practices, support vulnerability management processes, and protect systems and data.
• Manage and guide technical projects from requirements gathering and design through successful completion.
• Support and facilitate new initiatives, proactive problem solving, and best practices with a dedication to customer success.
• Participate in an on-call rotation in an escalation capacity.

Requirements

• 8 to 10 years of overall experience in IT infrastructure administration, with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux.
• Extensive experience in Linux Server administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, and others).
• Experience in bash scripting, automation for task automation, and system administration.
• Understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Firewall basics).
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
• Proven experience supporting infrastructure within data center hosting environments.
• Extensive troubleshooting methodology and collaborative problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as an Individual Contributor and manage tasks effectively.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, DevOps, or similar) are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
• Flexibly work remotely from your home, with no daily travel requirement to an office.
• Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Substantial training allowance for professional development, training, and certification.
• All necessary equipment provided for remote work, including a laptop and an annual budget to personalize your workspace.
• Annual wellness budget for health and well-being activities, paid vacation and sick days, and a day off to volunteer.

Additional Information

• The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.
• Pythian may utilize AI tools in its hiring process, which do not substitute human judgment. All final decisions are made by human decision-makers.