Linux Systems Administrator

CardFlight is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to join either our Lincoln or NYC office. The administrator will assist with the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup, work collaboratively with other experienced engineers and have a big impact on the company.

What You’ll Do

Building & Maintenance (90%)

• Design, create, support, and troubleshoot production infrastructure in Amazon AWS
• Ensure compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard by performing regular tasks including patching infrastructure and reviewing system alerts
• Identify and fix infrastructure bugs or bottleneck issues
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams
• Stay up-to-date with latest security threats and ensure defenses are in place

Team Engagement (10%)

• Get involved with company-wide meetings and outings
• Become immersed in the payments industry

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• At least 2 years of experience maintaining, building, and troubleshooting production Linux servers
• An understanding of the security threats in the world
• Knowledge of best-practices in an always-up always available service
• A willingness to learn new technologies
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with very little supervision
• Superior people skills and a positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and flourish in a fast-paced atmosphere while remaining focused, working productively, and successfully juggling many tasks

What We’d Love for You to Have

• A working understanding of writing code
• Experience in maintaining infrastructure that must be PCI DSS complaint

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.