Linux Server Administrator

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Linux Server Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis (10-15 hours weekly) as a mentor trainer and teacher. Daily meetings will get scheduled in which you are going to teach different aspects of IT infrastructure and DevOps practices. You do not have to create any Presentations Training Material or Slides. The training will be highly practical and a lot of break and fix will happen in our own test environment. No preparation is required. The topics will get discussed according to the required skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Linux server administration and possess strong skills in containerization automation and modern deployment practices. The main role is to support and mentor our development team in various technical areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Linux server environments (Ubuntu CentOS RHEL)
• Support developers with server setup configuration and deployment processes
• Deploy and maintain applications as Docker containers using orchestration tools
• Configure and manage reverse proxies DNS services and network security
• Administer PostgreSQL databases including performance tuning and backup strategies
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Monitor server performance and security using tools like Netdata and custom solutions
• Manage containerized applications through and platforms
• Configure NGINX Proxy Manager for load balancing and SSL termination
• Provide mentorship and training to enhance the teams technical skills
• Collaborate during flexible hours to accommodate different time zones and schedules

Technical Requirements:

Mandatory:

• At least 5 Years of practical Linux system administration experience
• Extensive experience with Docker containerization and container orchestration
• Being capable to easily manage Server via SSH
• Proficient in scripting languages (Bash Python or similar)
• Strong experience with reverse proxies (NGINX Apache Traefik)
• PostgreSQL database administration and performance optimization
• Network configuration firewall management and security hardening
• Experience with automated deployment tools (Jenkins GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with monitoring solutions and performance analysis

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with NGINX Proxy Manager
• Knowledge of Fusio API management platform
• Experience with N8N workflow automation
• Cloud platform experience (AWS Azure Google Cloud)
• Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform Ansible)
• Preferred Certifications:
• Linux Professional Institute (LPIC) certification
• Docker Certified Associate
• AWS/Azure cloud certifications
• Desirable Experience:
• Prior experience in mentoring or teaching technical skills
• Experience with microservices architecture and API management
• Knowledge of modern DevOps practices and tools
• Flexibility to work during night hours and weekends as required

Work Schedule:

We are a 100% Full Remote organized startup. Means that the timings and work hours can get discussed during the interview process

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter detailing their experience in Linux Server Administration containerization and DevOps practices.

Key Skills
Disaster Recovery,Information Management,Network Administration,Active Directory,VMware,Citrix,Microsoft Windows Server,Windows,Microsoft Exchange,SAN,Database Administration,Dns
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1