Senior Linux System Engineer

November 18

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ServerHub

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Infrastructure • Enterprise • Cloud Computing & Hosting

ServerHub is a company that specializes in providing high-performance dedicated servers and virtual private servers (VPS) solutions. Their offerings include enterprise-grade single and dual processor servers, virtual servers with instant activation, high I/O, and 10G network connectivity. ServerHub ensures robust network operations with 24/7/365 support and a 100% uptime guarantee, employing redundant Tier 1 network infrastructure across multiple global locations. Their unified management platform, HubGrid, allows clients to efficiently manage services, billing, and support through a powerful, interactive user interface. ServerHub caters to businesses requiring rapid deployment and seamless scalability of IT infrastructure at competitive pricing.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2001

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $1.3M Debt Financing on 2015-05

📋 Description

• 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). • 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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. • Certifications such as RHCE, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Kubernetes (CKA) are a plus. • Good English Communication Skills.

🏖️ 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