Senior Linux Systems Engineer (KVM & Hosting Expert)
EDIS Global is a leading and fast-growing company in the VPS hosting market, operating across 50 data centers worldwide. We provide robust and high-performance hosting solutions to an international clientele. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on being a key player in the hosting industry, driven by a team of passionate IT professionals.
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Linux Systems Engineer (m/f/d) with deep expertise in Linux operating systems and extensive hands-on experience in KVM (libvirt/qemu) environments. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the hosting industry, a passion for system monitoring, and thrives in high-pressure situations.
In this role, you'll be working with a multi-national team, managing servers across 50 data centers globally, and taking on the responsibility of keeping our infrastructure running smoothly 24/7. Flexible work hours, including on-call duties during nights and weekends, are an integral part of the job. If you love coffee and working with a team of enthusiastic IT professionals, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
- Linux Systems Management: Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based servers and environments with a focus on stability, performance, and security.
- KVM Virtualization: Oversee and optimize virtual environments using KVM (libvirt/qemu), ensuring efficient resource utilization and high availability.
- System Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot critical incidents to minimize downtime.
- Hands-On and On-Call: Be prepared for hands-on troubleshooting and on-call duties during nights and weekends to handle emergencies and ensure 24/7 uptime.
- Collaboration with Data Centers: Coordinate with remote teams and 50 global data centers to ensure proper setup, maintenance, and connectivity of systems.
- Multi-Project Handling: Juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high standards of quality.
- Automation & Optimization: Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to optimize system performance and streamline operations.
- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Document solutions and best practices to improve team knowledge and workflow efficiency.
- Linux Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience in Linux operating systems (preferably over several years), including server setup, maintenance, and performance tuning.
- KVM Virtualization: In-depth experience with KVM (libvirt/qemu) in production environments, including virtual machine deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Hosting Industry Background: Proven experience working with a hosting provider or similar environment, managing large-scale infrastructure.
- System Monitoring: Strong experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Nagios, Zabbix, or similar, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- On-Call Availability: Willingness to be on-call during nights and weekends to handle emergencies and maintain 24/7 uptime.
- Multi-Tasking Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and stay calm under pressure.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a multi-national team and data centers across the globe.
- Stress-Resistant: Comfortable handling high-pressure situations, solving critical issues, and keeping systems running smoothly.
- Scripting & Automation: Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, or scripting languages such as Bash, Python, etc.
- Storage & Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with SAN, NAS, and IP networking protocols.
- Experience with Hosting Panels: Knowledge of hosting control panels such as cPanel, Plesk, or Webmin is a plus.
- Virtual Coffee Lover: A passion for coffee (virtual or real) and a sense of humor to keep up with a team of crazy IT people.
- Remote Work Opportunity: Flexible work hours with a remote working setup.
- International Team: Work closely with a diverse, multi-national team spread across different time zones.
- Dynamic Projects: Be part of multiple exciting projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Collaboration: Regular communication and collaboration using tools like Slack, Asana, and Intercom.
- Continuous Learning: An environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth.
EDIS Global is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter detailing their experience and why they are a good fit for this role to [email protected] Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
