Linux Systems Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator with strong Linux and Bash skills, plus hands-on AWS experience (ASG, EC2, ALB, Route 53, RDS, etc). The ideal candidate will also have solid DBA/DB administration know-how. This is a hybrid role based in our Montebello headquarters office in Rockland County, NY.

Responsibilities

• Server Management: Provision, maintain, and secure Linux servers (patches, upgrades, troubleshooting).
• AWS Infrastructure: Configure and optimize EC2 instances, Auto Scaling Groups, ALBs, Route 53, and RDS services.
• Scripting & Automation: Develop and maintain Bash scripts to streamline processes and improve system efficiency.
• Database Admin: Perform routine backups, restores, and basic performance tuning for RDS instances.
• Monitoring & Security: Use Datadog to track system health; implement security best practices and compliance measures.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with DevOps, development, and QA teams to ensure smooth deployments and issue resolution.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Linux systems administration experience.
• Proficient in Bash scripting for automation.
• Solid understanding of AWS services.
• Basic-to-intermediate DBA skills, MySql and PostGres.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and communication in a remote environment.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for potential future adoption.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker).
• Additional scripting/programming skills (Python, Go, etc.).