Systems Engineer (Linux) - Remote

A2 Hosting is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team! The Systems Engineer is responsible for implementing, supporting, and maintaining various complex computer systems throughout the organization.

Working closely with a team of passionate professionals and leaders, the Systems Engineer will be an integral part in ensuring that A2 Hosting is a leader in web hosting services. 

This position is 100% fully remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of new and existing products
• Collaborate with team members across the organization to design, develop and implement hardware and software components into cohesive and functioning systems
• Execute performance tests to evaluate the speed and responsiveness of our systems and applications 
• Provide ongoing support for deployed systems to optimize performance
• Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation to ensure proper understanding of the systems across various departments
• Act as an escalation point for our Junior System Administrators and System Administrators
• Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled
• Research and stay up to date on latest technology trends and architectural concepts
• Perform related duties as assigned, within scope of practice, to ensure individual, team, and organizational success

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years professional level Linux (CentOS/RHEL) engineering experience
• Experience with central authentication systems; LDAP/FreeIPA a plus
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing Linux file-systems
• Experience in a web hosting or similar technology company strongly preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English to communicate technical and potentially complex concepts to peers, team members, and vendors
• Proficient in network troubleshooting and the ability to look at ping, traceroute, and tcpdump data and identify network anomalies
• Ability to read and understand python applications and perform basic code changes
• Proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving in complex system environments
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills – ability to work independently and with remote team members in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Skilled in config management automation, with the ability to read, write and troubleshoot automation functions

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs ONLY IF they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications, nor should they. A2 Hosting focuses on hiring people, not just skill sets, and encourages you to apply, even without meeting every qualification. We look forward to your application.

A note on the location:
A2 Hosting is a fully remote organization with a globally distributed workforce. With that, there is a lot of flexibility on where our team members can work, although there may be position specific limitations or requirements for the role.

Additionally, since each state in the US operates as an independent entity, companies must have business licensing to hire in each state. Because of that, A2 Hosting is not able to hire in all states. At this time, we are licensed to hire in the following states: AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, and WI.

US-based candidates who do not reside in one of the above states are unable to be considered for employment at A2 Hosting.

Why Work for A2 Hosting:

A2 Hosting provides a collaborative and team-focused work environment with a focus on training and development for all of our team members. We strive to promote from within, provide growth opportunities, and encourage our team members to embrace the curious and passionate core values that drive us forward. Additional benefits, based on location, are below:

Benefits for ALL Team Members, regardless of location:

• Generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) hours, available DAY 1!
• The ability to work from home; this position is 100% remote
• Paid parental leave
• Free hosting services (we want our team to see why we're the best!)

US Specific Benefits (for US based team members only):

• Subsidized health insurance - A2 Hosting pays a substantial portion of insurance costs for our team members
• Low-cost, high coverage dental and vision insurance options
• Company-matching 401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth available)
• Company-sponsored life and disability insurances

About A2 Hosting:

In 2001, our CEO, Bryan Muthig, started A2 Hosting from a two-room office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a mission to help the world succeed online, he wanted to make it easier for people to thrive on the internet. Fast forward to over two decades later, Muthig has used his passion and strong technical background to build a globally recognized web hosting company, with data centers all over the world. Even with this growth, A2 Hosting hasn’t strayed far from our roots. Today, with almost 200 passionate team members around the globe, we use our knowledge, skills, and resources to help our clients bring their digital visions to life every day.

Continuously driven by our core values, we focus on creating world-class customer service interactions for new and current clients, regardless of their technical expertise. That passion, paired with continuous curiosity and desire to provide fast, user-friendly service, is the reason we have been successful for the last 20 years. Ready to bring your passion to the team? Apply now, we look forward to speaking with you.

FOR US-BASED CANDIDATES: A2 Hosting is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

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