Linux Systems Administrator

The role --------

The role operates complex, mission-critical infrastructure environments. As a Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and integrating Linux-based systems that support our production platforms. This role sits at the intersection of systems, networking, and automation, with a strong focus on diagnosing issues and keeping services reliable.

You will work closely with infrastructure, networking, and data center teams, and will occasionally travel to data centers to support hands-on troubleshooting and systems integration when needed.

Responsibilities ----------------

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Linux-based systems in production environments
• Debug and resolve system, service, and network-related issues
• Operate and support core network services such as DNS, DHCP, NTP, and related infrastructure services
• Perform systems integration across hardware, operating systems, and internal platforms
• Build and maintain automation for routine operational tasks
• Support incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident follow-up
• Work with data center and hardware teams during deployments and maintenance
• Document systems, procedures, and operational runbooks
• Participate in on-call or operational support rotations as required

Requirements ------------

We expect you to have:

• Professional experience as a systems administrator or in a similar operations role
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux systems and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and common network services
• Proven ability to debug complex issues spanning systems and networks
• Experience with systems integration and operational tooling
• Comfort working in production environments with a high ownership mindset
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Programming or scripting experience (Python preferred)
• Experience with automation tools or configuration management systems
• Familiarity with data center operations or on-site infrastructure
• Experience supporting large-scale or distributed systems
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments

Working Conditions -----------------

• Primarily remote or office-based role, depending on location
• Occasional travel to data centers may be required, especially if not located near one
• Collaboration with globally distributed engineering and operations teams

Employee Benefits ----------------

• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families
• 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet
• Disability & life insurance: company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance coverage

Compensation ------------

We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $100k- $140k base + quarterly performance bonuses.

Join Nebius and help operate the systems that power next-generation AI infrastructure.