Vultr

Senior Linux System Administrator

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Computing, Information Technology, InternetIndustries

Senior Linux Systems Admin

Who We Are

Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 32 cloud data center locations around the world, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

Vultr Cares

  • Excellent Medical Benefits w/ 100% company-paid premiums for employee only plan + 100% company-paid dental & vision premiums
  • 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting
  • Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
  • 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan + take your birthday off
  • Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year & 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
  • $500 first year remote office setup + $400 each following year for new equipment
  • Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
  • Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
  • Company-paid Wellable subscription

Join Vultr

As a Senior Linux Systems Admin at Vultr, you will be able to take your technical skills to the next level by tackling challenging issues as you support our ever-expanding global customer base. We are searching for technology driven, detail oriented, team players who are willing to help strengthen our exceptional support and operations teams. At Vultr, you will push your technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to their limits and grow to new heights.

What to Expect:

  • Mentor and train System Administrators
  • Act as lead on projects
  • Incident response management for escalations
  • Setup and manage internal infrastructure VMs/services
  • Stage upgrades and updates to fleet
  • Provide software setup of new nodes
  • Advance troubleshooting of platform and customer reported issues
  • Stand up servers by installing software

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Fluent in Linux (CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu)
  • Experience with BASH, Python, or other scripting languages
  • Additional virtualization, network administration, or development experience preferred
  • Experience with Kubernetes, PHP routing, Cumulus Linux, and Libvirt is a plus
  • Experience configuring the following applications:
    • Web Servers
    • Databases & Caching Solutions
    • Firewalls
  • Can demonstrate understanding of the following concepts:
    • Common Linux Utilities
    • Server/Application Architecture and Security Hardening
    • Distributed Storage Solutions (e.g., Ceph)
    • Virtualization
    • Load Balancing
    • Networking Concepts

Compensation

$80,000 - $90,000 This salary can vary based on location, years of experience, background and skill set.

Company Commitment

Vultr is committed to an inclusive workforce where diversity is celebrated and supported. All employment decisions at Vultr are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Vultr regards the lawful and correct use of personal information as important to the accomplishment of our objectives, to the success of our operations and to maintaining confidence between those with whom we deal and ourselves. As such the use of various key privacy controls enables Vultr’s treatment of personal information to meet current regulatory guidelines and laws.

Workforce members have the right under US state law where and when applicable and certain other privacy and data protection laws, as applicable, to: fair and equal treatment, knowing what personal data we gather and retain, for what purpose, and the ability to access and/or delete such data. You also have the right to opt out of communications from Vultr and approved third-parties at any time.

Skills

Linux
System Administration
Infrastructure
VMs
Cloud Computing
Troubleshooting
Mentoring
Project Leadership
Incident Response

Vultr

Cloud infrastructure provider with global deployment

About Vultr

Vultr provides cloud infrastructure services, specializing in high-performance SSD VPS (Solid State Drive Virtual Private Servers) that can be deployed globally in just 60 seconds. Their services include cloud compute instances, storage solutions, and networking capabilities, allowing clients to manage and deploy resources easily. Unlike many competitors, Vultr operates on a subscription-based model where clients pay only for the resources they use, making it a cost-effective option for businesses of all sizes. With a strong focus on customer support, handling over 35,000 requests monthly, Vultr aims to simplify cloud computing for developers, startups, and enterprises across more than 150 countries.

West Palm Beach, FloridaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$323.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Gym Membership

Risks

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could erode Vultr's market share.
Rapid expansion may lead to operational challenges if not managed carefully.
Dependence on partnerships poses risks if strategic misalignments occur.

Differentiation

Vultr offers over 20 data center locations across 5 continents for low latency.
The company provides high-performance cloud infrastructure at a fraction of Big Tech costs.
Vultr's SSD VPS can be deployed globally in just 60 seconds.

Upsides

Vultr secured $3.5B for global expansion in AI infrastructure and cloud computing.
Partnerships with AMD, Broadcom, and Juniper enhance Vultr's AI and cloud capabilities.
Vultr's competitive pricing model attracts businesses seeking cost-effective cloud solutions.

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