EU Linux System Administrator

Location

Salamanca | Spain

Job description

Location: Salamanca, Spain hybrid remote

Job Type: Full time, Permanent.

About MEGA

MEGA , The Privacy Company, provides global services from its head office in Auckland. Built with Privacy by Design, MEGA offers a range of zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage and communication solutions for individuals and businesses.

At MEGA , people are considered our major asset. We welcome candidates with varied experiences, perspectives, and abilities to apply. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity, place of origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.

We launched in 2013 and have grown to a global team of more than 230 people who are motivated by next-generation technology and design. Currently, MEGA supports more than 300M registered users on our desktop, web, and mobile apps across all major platforms.

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About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Linux System Administrator to join our existing team based in Spain.

You will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Linux based systems, ensuring peak performance, security, and scalability.

The ideal candidate should possess vast Linux knowledge, exceptional troubleshooting skills, and a robust background in systems administration.

You will be working out of our Salamanca office where we offer flexible work arrangements.

About you

You’re technical with a passion for the industry and a keen awareness of the latest trends, technologies, and approaches. While you are able to work effectively in a self-directed manner, you also enjoy sharing your knowledge and empowering your colleagues to work as a highly productive, close-knit team.

You demonstrate MEGA ’s values by taking ownership of your work and pursuing continuous improvement, proactively identifying present or potential issues and seeking to efficiently resolve them. Also, you have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5-7+ years of experience managing Debian/Ubuntu Linux based infrastructure.
• Understanding of security best practice, disaster recovery procedures, problem resolution and performance analysis.
• Server hardware knowledge and the ability to diagnose server related faults.
• The willingness to go that extra mile or kilometre, to produce the best possible quality work on deadline.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible), Containerisation (Docker) and Virtualisation (KVM).
• Experience with LAMP stack, DNS and Mail servers
• TCP/IP protocols and network related fault finding experience.
• Strong communication skills

What MEGA offers

Along with a flexible working policy, a deliberate culture of internal development, and top-of-the-line tools, you will enjoy a competitive remuneration package.

This is a stable role within a growth industry, offering the opportunity to work as a part of a well-resourced, global team.

With attentive leadership and an emphasis on innovation, you’ll grow alongside MEGA as we continue to cement our industry-leading position.

"Upon completing your application, staying vigilant with regular email and junk mail checks becomes paramount to expediting the hiring process. Your proactive engagement is instrumental in driving the momentum forward towards your professional aspirations."  

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