Sr. System Administrator (Data Centers)
Core
Own hardware and cloud infrastructures with a focus on reliability, scalability, and operational excellence for a global server fleet.
Role type
Senior System Administrator (Data Centers)
Builds
Global server fleet, cloud expansion strategy, and data center infrastructure
Domain
Telecommunications / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Linux administration, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, routing), data center deployment (racking/stacking), automation, capacity planning, incident response, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), hybrid environments, intrusion detection/prevention, compliance
Technologies
Linux, GCP, AWS, TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers
Responsibilities
Scout and evaluate hardware options and colocation facilities; Design and deploy cloud expansion strategies; Steer capacity planning and expansion/upgrade strategies; Design and deploy servers at scale into data centers; Develop and maintain automation for a large fleet of servers, VMs, and containers; Work with vendors to obtain quotes, make purchases, and schedule services; Set up and evolve monitoring for server, network, and data center health; Develop and maintain documentation for engineering staff; Participate in a rotating on-call schedule; Lead complex systems and network troubleshooting; Provide technical mentorship to other System Administrators and engineers; Partner with Security on system hardening and compliance; Occasionally travel for on-site work.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
