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Linux Systems Administrator (Hardware)

ConnectedX, Inc.Sunnyvale, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your Linux administration and hardware expertise within a reputable technology company, where you'll directly contribute to the reliability of critical infrastructure. You'll thrive here if you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for automation and hands-on hardware management, ready to make a significant impact. Apply today to join a dynamic team and advance your career in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description: Linux Systems Administrator (Hardware)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA Onsite

Duration: Long Term

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Systems Administrator with strong Linux administration skills, scripting expertise, and experience installing, configuring, and supporting server hardware and infrastructure. Consultant will be responsible for maintaining physical and virtual Linux environments, troubleshooting hardware issues, automating administrative tasks, and ensuring system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers and operating systems in physical and virtualized environments.
  • Perform server hardware installation, upgrades, diagnostics, and maintenance, including CPUs, memory, storage, network cards, and rack-mounted systems.
  • Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and security across enterprise infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, Shell, or similar scripting languages.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, operating system, networking, and application-related issues.
  • Configure and support storage systems, RAID configurations, and backup/recovery processes.
  • Perform system patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation activities.
  • Support server deployments, data center operations, and hardware lifecycle management.
  • Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
  • Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure stable and secure infrastructure operations.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator, or similar role.
  • Strong experience with Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu, or Rocky Linux.
  • Experience with server hardware installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Shell, Python, or Perl.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing.
  • Experience with storage technologies, RAID configurations, SAN/NAS environments, and backup solutions.
  • Knowledge of system monitoring, logging, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and support critical production environments.

Technical Skills

  • Linux Administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
  • Bash/Shell Scripting
  • Python Automation
  • Server Hardware Installation & Support
  • Storage Management (RAID, SAN, NAS)
  • VMware/KVM Virtualization
  • Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
  • System Monitoring & Performance Tuning
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • Ansible/Infrastructure Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Skills

Shell
TCP/IP
Ansible
Bash
DNS
Perl
Python
VMware

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