Linux System and Network Administrator

VIMAAN is looking to hire a talented Linux system and network administrator to join our exceptional engineering team developing the next generation of information systems for the warehouse. You will be responsible for administering Linux servers, from bring up to deploying and managing our software stack. You will also be responsible for networking infrastructure and security. You will work with cross-functional teams dispersed across timezones that includes full stack engineers, computer vision and machine learning engineers, firmware and hardware engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers to define, design, develop, qualify and deliver enterprise grade systems.

You will thrive in this role if you are curious, innovative, relish complexity, and work to make things a little better every single day. We expect you are smart, humble, hardworking and, above all, collaborative. If this sounds like a good fit for you, reach out for the start of a great journey together.

About Vimaan
VIMAAN delivers leading edge computer vision and AI warehouse solutions to some of the most well-known Fortune 500 brands and 3PLs. Our proprietary suite of sensors, cameras, computer vision platform and software backend provide an end-to-end solution for comprehensive and real-time tracking of inventory within the warehouse. At a time when companies are striving to improve their supply chains; VIMAAN is delivering an unprecedented solution to the market. In an industry where ROI is typically recorded in years, our customers are achieving returns in months! We are a fast-growing start-up that is well funded by several blue-chip investors with tremendous track records. We have some of the best talent in the industry working for VIMAAN and are looking to fill additional roles across the company in the US and India to grow our work and success in the market!

Linux System and Network Administrator Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and maintain scaleable enterprise computing and storage environments, both on-premise and in public cloud
• Install Linux on bare-metal servers, deploy drivers and software stack, and install patches
• Build and maintain network infrastructure, deploy new routers and switches, firewall, WiFi access points, install patches, and ensure
• proper functioning and uptime.
• Monitor and maintaining the systems and network infrastructure, and troubleshoot system issues
• Responsible for capacity planning, evaluating and procuring new equipment, working with vendors, and managing inventory of spares
• Provide system administration support to a global team

Linux System and Network Administrator Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, System Administration, or similar closely related discipline
• 3+ years of experience installing, configuring, managing, troubleshooting and maintaining Linux systems and networks
• Experience with VLANs, Wi-Fi networks, NAT, IPSec, Firewalls and VPN
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, and expertise in using tools such as traceroute, tcpdump, Wireshark, etc.
• Networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, and JNCIE among others
• Experience with configuration backup and restore and configuration management
• Experience with calculating and documenting power, space and HVAC requirements
• Good written and oral communication skills to effectively work with global teams
• The role requires flexibility with time of work to provide support to a global team

How to Stand Out

• Understanding of and designing highly available systems and infrastructure
• Shell scripting or scripting using another popular language such as Python
• OS installation using PXE, Kickstart, etc.
• Experience with server management including troubleshooting performance issues
• Knowledge of hardware, storage systems, RAID, data backup and restore
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Virtualization technologies
• Experience with AWS, GCP, and/or Azure
• Using and maintaining Ansible and Jenkins
• Experience with AD, LDAP and SSO technologies
• Experience with Nagios, Grafana, Zabbix, and other monitoring and alerting tools
• Experience with security scans and remediating vulnerabilities
• Experience with forecasting and budgeting
• Self motivated and self managed
• You are someone that others enjoy working with due to your positive attitude and technical competence
• Pragmatic approach to solving problems and collaboration
• Open-minded, passionate, but not ideological
• Biased towards automation and ensuring “it just works”
• Team-first attitude motivated by helping team members succeed

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance benefits
• Stock options
• 401(K)
• Company sponsored lunch
• Friday socials