Position: Linux Administrator

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Head of Infrastructure

We’re seeking a highly skilled Linux Administrator to manage and optimize our Linux-based infrastructure in Sunnyvale. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in Linux systems administration, security, and automation to support our mission-critical cybersecurity applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Implement security best practices, including firewalls (iptables, firewalld), SELinux, and user access controls.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards (e.g., SOC 2, NIST).
• Develop scripts (Bash, Python) to automate system tasks and deployments.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Linux administration experience in production environments.
• Expertise in Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and system internals.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation.
• Knowledge of security practices (firewalls, SELinux, encryption) and compliance (SOC 2, NIST).
• Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Puppet) and monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications (e.g., RHCE, LPIC, CompTIA Linux+).