IT Systems Administrator

• We’re seeking a Systems Administrator with deep Linux expertise to help maintain and evolve our infrastructure
• In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of core systems that support day-to-day operations
• You’ll work closely with technical teams to implement improvements, streamline operations, and keep our environment resilient
• Administer and maintain Linux servers and services, focusing on stability, scalability, and security
• Perform patching, upgrades, and configuration management to keep systems current and compliant
• Manage authentication and access controls across Linux and integrated platforms
• Support and troubleshoot core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, VPN, SSH, NFS, etc.)
• Develop and maintain automation workflows to reduce manual work and improve consistency
• Monitor system performance, respond to incidents, and implement preventative measures
• Collaborate with different departments to understand and meet their technical requirements and support needs
• Test and evaluate new technology to determine its potential benefits for the company
• Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for team use

Benefits

• An equity stake in the company
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited vacation days
• Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day
• Complementary OneMedical membership
• Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop
• Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF
• Generous, fully-paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in networking concepts and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
• Proficiency with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar)
• Clear, collaborative communication skills for cross-team work
• 3–5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator with a strong Linux focus
• Hands-on expertise with major Linux distributions (e.g. RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in server environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience with authentication and access management in Linux environments (e.g. LDAP, Kerberos, SSSD, PAM)
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible)
• Familiarity with identity management platforms such as FreeIPA or Active Directory integration
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Nagios)