Job description
HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find an experienced Endpoint Administrator (Linux) to support the rollout and ongoing maintenance of the Linux desktop fleet, with a focus on configuration management, automation, and fleet operations.
In this role, you will help manage the company’s physical and virtual endpoints to ensure they are secure, reliable, and consistent at scale.
This role requires 3 days per week onsite in Foster City, CA, and it is available to candidates who are local to the Bay Area.
As an Endpoint Administrator (Linux), you'll :
- Perform Linux system installation, configuration, patching, and ongoing maintenance across physical and virtual desktops.
- Implement and maintain SaltStack configurations to enforce system baselines and automate repeatable tasks.
- Contribute to sprint-based engineering efforts focused on endpoint reliability, compliance, and lifecycle management.
- Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across a large fleet of Linux systems.
- Execute operational procedures for OS / software updates, re-imaging, and break / fix scenarios.
- Participate in change management processes and maintain accurate technical documentation.
- Collaborate with engineers and IT support teams to ensure endpoint compliance and functionality.
Requirements
6+ years of experience supporting large-scale Linux desktop environments in production settingsStrong hands-on experience with Ubuntu / Debian Linux, including imaging, patching, and supportProficient in configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Chef, Puppet, or AnsibleExperience writing scripts in Bash and / or Python to automate common system tasksFamiliarity with sprint-based or agile project workExperience with tools like Jira for task and incident trackingClear communicator with strong attention to detail and follow-throughMust be local to the Bay Area and able to work onsite at Foster City HQ at least 3 days per weekNice-to-Have :
Experience supporting virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environmentsFamiliarity with VMware-based VDI platforms and management toolsBenefits :
Pre-tax commuter benefitsEmployer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costsHireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance401k packageCommitment : This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. This role requires at least 3 days per week onsite in Foster City, CA and is available to candidates local to the Bay Area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.