Vast is looking for a
Senior Linux Systems Administrator, reporting to the
Manager of IT System Administrators, to play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining Vast's Linux workstations and servers. You will be responsible for configuration management using Puppet, development of Ubuntu workstation images, supporting hardware and software developers, as well as resolving complex technical issues escalated from Tier 2 support. Your contributions will ensure scalable, secure, and efficient workstation & infrastructure operations.
This will be a
full-time,
exempt position located in our
Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain Puppet manifests and modules for system configuration and compliance
- Create and maintain standardized Ubuntu imaging processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve advanced system and application issues (Tier 2 & 3)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing workstation improvements and patching
- Assist with automation of infrastructure and deployment tasks using Terraform or similar tools
- Contribute to identity and access management systems, including LDAP / Active Directory integration
- Assist with support for hardware and software developers
- Document best practices, system configurations, and procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience in Linux system administration (Ubuntu or Debian-based preferred), performance tuning, and automation.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Puppet in production environments
- Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash or Python
- 2 years Experience with Git
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
- Exposure to LDAP or Active Directory integration for authentication and authorization
- Experience with physical server hardware, including racking, cabling, and maintaining rack-mounted servers
- Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and metrics collection tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- 2 years experience with K8s or docker
- Understanding of security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FIPS, CIS)
Pay Range: California
$123,000-$174,600 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
