Senior Linux System Engineer

Senior Linux System Engineer

At ServerHub, we provide businesses with reliable cloud and hosting solutions. As a Senior Linux System Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our hosting platforms are optimized, secure, and always online.

About the Role

You will be responsible for managing complex server, hosting, and network-related issues. Your expertise will help us maintain high-performance environments for our customers.

What You'll Do

• Escalation & Troubleshooting: Act as the final escalation point (L3) for complex issues. Diagnose and resolve critical system failures, network outages, and performance issues.
• Linux Server Administration: Manage, optimize, and secure Linux-based hosting environments (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL). Administer web servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and caching layers (Redis, Memcached). Build and deploy servers with optimal configurations.
• Automation & DevOps: Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, Perl) for server provisioning. Utilize tools like Ansible and Terraform for automating infrastructure deployments.
• Cloud & Virtualization: Deploy and manage KVM, OpenStack, VMware, or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Support cloud-based hosting solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, including firewall rules and vulnerability assessments. Manage patching to secure customer environments.
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up and manage monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, and Nagios. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for urgent system issues.
• Collaboration & Mentoring: Work closely with NOC, DevOps, and Engineering teams. Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 & L2 support engineers.

What We're Looking For

• 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 Libvirt expert with a minimum of 7+ years 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.

What We Offer

• 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 a fully remote setup.

Join ServerHub and be part of a team that keeps the internet running! Apply today!