We are looking for a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and scale our enterprise infrastructure and High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. In this role, you will help manage hundreds of Linux servers across multi-vendor data center hardware. You will focus on maintaining high system reliability, automating routine administration tasks, and resolving complex hardware and OS-level issues in a collaborative R&D environment.
Responsibilities- Data Center & Hardware Support: Execute physical server racking, structured cabling, and hardware upgrades (GPUs, NICs, memory, and drives).
- Linux Server Administration: Administer, monitor, and maintain Linux servers to ensure 99%+ uptime across R&D and production workloads.
- Automation & Patching: Write and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate server provisioning, routine OS patching, and configuration management.
- Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis: Conduct system log analysis, OS debugging, and hardware diagnostics to resolve incidents quickly and minimize downtime.
- Storage & Core System Management: Configure local storage using LVM, partitioning, and filesystem management. Manage system services and handle software packages.
- Networking & Host Security: Configure host-level networking including VLANs, network bridges, static/dynamic IP addressing, and high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand). Maintain system security policies.
Requirements- Experience: 6-8 years of hands-on experience in Linux systems administration and data center operations.
- Operating Systems: Strong working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu, aligned with RHCSA-level administration standards.
- Hardware & Compute Clusters: Experience supporting multi-server environments, GPU-enabled hardware, and enterprise server platforms (Dell, Supermicro, Lenovo).
- Automation: Practical experience building and running Ansible playbooks for server provisioning and maintenance.
- Networking: Solid grasp of Linux networking, VLANs, host firewalls, and InfiniBand interconnects.
- Diagnostics: Proven ability to troubleshoot and isolate faults across both the Linux OS layer and physical server components.
Additional Skills:- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, especially when dealing with urgent issues
Benefits- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Commuter benefits
- Disability insurance
The annual salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $120,000.
We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!
