Linux Systems Administrator at Oddball

Oddball

Remote·1d ago

Mid LevelFull-timePython

Salary Range

$102,000 - $138,000 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support secure, reliable, and scalable platform operations across enterprise data and application environments. This role involves managing Linux-based systems that support modern data platforms, analytics workloads, and cloud-hosted services while ensuring strong security posture, operational stability, and automation-driven administration.

Key Responsibilities

→Administer and maintain Linux servers supporting data platforms, applications, and shared services.
→Perform system configuration, patching, monitoring, and performance tuning across environments.
→Manage user access, permissions, and system hardening aligned with security best practices.
→Support containerized and cloud-based Linux workloads.
→Troubleshoot infrastructure issues impacting applications, databases, or analytics systems.
→Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting and configuration tools.
→Maintain system documentation, operational runbooks, and configuration records.
→Collaborate with DevOps, data engineering, and security teams to support secure delivery and platform reliability.
→Support vulnerability remediation, compliance checks, and audit readiness activities.

Requirements

✓Experience administering enterprise Linux environments (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar).
✓Strong knowledge of system administration concepts including networking, storage, and access control.
✓Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure or virtualized environments.
✓Experience troubleshooting performance, stability, or configuration issues.
✓Working knowledge of scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar) for automation.
✓Understanding of security best practices within regulated or enterprise environments.
✓Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and security teams.
✓Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
✓Bachelor’s Degree