Linux Systems Administrator (Remote, Supporting U.S. Clients)

AMS DATASERFS is a boutique managed services provider with long experience supporting IT infrastructure and enabling complex hardware & silicon engineering teams within cutting edge technical companies. For nearly 20 years, AMS DataSerfs has tackled the most difficult IT infrastructure challenges confronting our partners as they create the experiences which amaze and delight the world.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. The adecuado candidate is a self-starter and eager to learn and work in a large, complex environment.

You will be working on an experienced, diverse, and highly effective team building and operating secure, compliant, and efficient hybrid cloud environments to empower hardware engineers to thrive. In collaboration with service owners, the team defines, discovers, tracks, and acts on development environments for our partner, a Fortune 50 company.

In the Linux Systems Administrator role, you will be administering, supporting, and securing engineering-focused IT infrastructure. You will be responsible for following security best practices and evolving services based on the ever-changing IT security environment. Automation is key for any complex infrastructure; you will develop and maintain the necessary automation to administer Linux systems at scale. In this role, you will work closely with global IT and engineering teams both within AMS DataSerfs and our partner’s staff.

You will work closely with U.S.-based stakeholders, requiring strong English communication skills and the ability to operate effectively across time zones.

Job Description - what you'll do

- Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
- Escalation for front-line support for Linux servers and workstations in hardware development labs and data centers
- Handle daily administration of complex, large scale Linux-based engineering development environments following Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices
- Perform routine system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Implement and manage storage, networking,



and virtualization in Linux environments.
- Apply system updates, patches, and security configurations to ensure compliance.
- Automate routine tasks using shell scripting, Ansible, and other automation tools.
- Support system backups, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies.
- Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to support enterprise systems.
- Manage core services (DNS, NIC, Licenses, etc.)

Required Qualifications - basic requirements to be considered

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience or occupational training).
- 4 years of professional experience in Linux system administration.
- English proficiency, both written and verbal. IET/CEFR/Cambridge C1, TOEFL, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications - what we're looking for

- Strong knowledge of Linux command-line tools, system services, and process management.
- Experience with troubleshooting, patching, and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, firewalls) in Linux environments.
- Solid scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar) for task automation.
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) credential.
- Experience with Red Hat Satellite, Ansible, or OpenShift.
- Knowledge of virtualization (KVM, VMware) and containerization (Docker, Podman).
- Familiarity with cloud integration (Azure, AWS, or GCP) in hybrid environments.
- Strong documentation and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
- Excellent organization driving the ability to handle a high-paced work environment

Bonus Experiences - ways to stand out

- Experience administering IaaS environments:



virtual storage with express routes, unstructured storage with an eye towards scale and security
- Experience with, knowledge of, or coursework in any of the following areas
- Writing SQL or KQL queries
- Supporting hardware or silicon engineering teams
- High-performance compute clusters
- Azure Infrastructure as a Service
- DevOps systems and principals
- Technical program management

Our Ideal Candidate

- Always promotes and maintains the highest standards of customer service
- Proactively learns and utilizes new technologies, concepts, and procedures
- Maintains and continually develops product and application knowledge
- Naturally champions secure processes and proselytizes best practices

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth, advanced certifications, and specialization.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale Linux and hybrid cloud environments.
- A collaborative, innovative work culture that values open-source expertise.

Work Hours: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Typical base pay for this role across 5,400,000 to 6,600,000 per month depending on experience and fit to role.

This role is eligible for benefits.

AMS DataSerfs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, contact us.

AMS DataSerfs will accept applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Language:

- English at a B2 (Professional Business) level (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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