Be a part of something great

Responsibilities

• Solve the difficult systems problems on client servers.
• Work with Team Leads and the Director of Systems Engineering to make hosting recommendations to clients and architect custom cloud solutions.
• Provide expertise on all parts of Linux systems (beyond the PHP code).
• Continually improve the security and reliability of client sites with the latest tactics, tools, and policies developed at 10up.
• Take ownership of our clients' servers; it is the Systems Engineer’s responsibility to keep everything running smoothly, including patches, upgrades, and capacity planning.
• Provide support across 10up to help engineers solve problems.
• Help shape policy and systems strategy at 10up.

Requirements

• Experience managing the day-to-day technical needs of a webserver, including scaling, security, and performance.
• Comfort with Linux shell scripting and command line experience.
• Experience in platform monitoring.
• Familiarity with the leading cloud technologies and best practices.
• Understanding of IP protocols, port interface configurations, and general network knowledge.
• Expertise in Linux, NGINX, Apache, and MySQL configuration and troubleshooting.
• Availability to handle emergencies and support team members in troubleshooting without impacting their ability to deliver on-time for client projects.

Nice to have

• Some PHP and WordPress experience preferred.
• Customer/client support experience.
• Hands-on time with Docker or container orchestration.
• Fluency with configuration management and orchestration systems such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
• Strong ability to learn and apply new/emerging technologies.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and customers.
• Being a team player willing to go above and beyond to help others.
• Ability to react quickly and adapt to changes in priorities, circumstances, and direction.
• Remote working experience appreciated.