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Vilnius / Kaunas

Senior Linux Sysadmin (DC-NET team)

We are looking for a skilled Distributed Storage Engineer to play a crucial role in our Infrastructure Team. As a part of this team, you’d be responsible for the smooth operation of our systems and servers with a focus on storage systems. Rest assured, you won’t be tackling these challenges alone. Our team of Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, Monitoring Experts, Infrastructure Analysts, Cloud Specialists, and Security Supervisors is a tight-knit group that enjoys working together, solving problems, and growing as a team. If you’re a tech-savvy individual who wants to make a significant impact, we want you on our team!

If you want to:

  • Design, manage, and optimize our Ceph storage for peak performance;
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for Ceph storage management tasks like provisioning, scaling, and data migration;
  • Establish and maintain disaster recovery plans for Ceph storage to minimize data loss and downtime;
  • Document Ceph configurations and procedures and share knowledge and best practices with the team;
  • Design and implement virtualized environments;
  • Assist with server releases, software installations, and upgrades;
  • Monitor system health, respond to alerts, and ensure low latency;
  • Manage server capacity, including adding new servers as needed;
  • Collaborate with the team to improve system performance;
  • Maintain system documentation;
  • Stay updated on relevant technologies and practices.

    • And you can check off:

  • 3+ years of Linux administration experience;
  • Proficiency in automation tools, particularly Ansible;
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong knowledge of server hardware components and functions;
  • Expertise in virtualization systems;
  • Understanding of security best practices for storage and virtualization systems;
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and meet deadlines consistently;
  • Strong analytical skills and a proactive problem-solving approach.

    • Bonus points if you:

  • Have experience with deploying and configuring Proxmox clusters, virtual machines, and containers, as well as Kubernetes;
  • Understand infrastructure and virtualization with KVM, and cloud computing platforms like AWS or Google Cloud;
  • Have experience with monitoring and logging solutions such as the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or Prometheus;
  • Possess strong networking skills to aid in architecture and implementation.

    • Here’s the deal:

  • Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
  • Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts and a physical coach to health insurance and regular mental health checks;
  • Tools of your choice: choose the technical equipment and tools you need to do your best work;
  • Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
  • Work-life balance: as a general rule, we work based on a 3+2 hybrid model. And let’s not forget the WFA policy – an opportunity to work from anywhere in the world;
  • More days off: additional vacation days depending on your tenure;
  • Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
  • Gross salary: 2980 - 6290 Eur/month for the Lithuanian market. Although it may vary depending on your skills and experience.

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