Senior Systems Administrator
WFA Digital Insight
As the remote job market continues to evolve, companies like Docker are at the forefront of innovation. With the demand for skilled systems administrators growing rapidly, this role is an exciting opportunity for those with expertise in Linux, macOS, and Windows. According to recent statistics, the need for experienced IT professionals has increased by 25% in the last year alone. Docker's commitment to remote-first work and cutting-edge technology makes this a unique chance to join a forward-thinking team. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the high level of technical expertise required and the importance of collaboration in a global workforce.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Systems Administrator role at Docker is a technical expert position that plays a crucial part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and networking environments that keep the company reliable, compliant, and scalable. As a key member of the IT team, this role leads major infrastructure projects, mentors peers, and influences company-wide IT policy and standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across various platforms, monitoring performance and security, and leading complex infrastructure modernization projects.The IT team at Docker builds and operates the infrastructure and services that enable a global, remote-first organization to move fast, stay secure, and remain highly collaborative. This role will work closely with the security, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable services for a global workforce. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike.
What You Will Do
- Recommend and implement improvements to systems and network configurations; define hardware and software requirements for those changes
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including hardware, systems software, applications, and configurations
- Monitor systems, virtualization hosts, and peripheral devices for performance, reliability, and security; determine when adjustments are required and coordinate with technical support staff and vendors
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues; diagnose faults, replace defective components, escalate complex issues appropriately, and research long-term solutions
- Design, configure, and implement tests across the IT stack (systems, endpoints), networking, and virtual infrastructure
- Manage identity and access tasks: resolve security/access issues and maintain the integrity of access control systems; leverage automation to improve services, and reduce overhead and errors
- Develop and maintain clear systems administration documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to other administrators and cross-functional project teams
- Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable services for a global workforce
- Lead major infrastructure projects and influence company-wide IT policy and standards
- Ensure operational excellence across Linux, macOS, Windows, and virtualized platforms
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years professional systems administration experience (or equivalent) in production environments
- Strong hands-on experience administering Linux, macOS, and Windows desktop/server environments and endpoint management
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure upgrades
- Familiarity with cloud storage, high-performance computing (HPC) environments, and hybrid on-prem/cloud deployments
- Strong knowledge of identity and access management, least-privilege models, and security controls
- Excellent troubleshooting, communications, and documentation skills; comfortable working directly with end users and technical stakeholders in complex environments
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and mentor less-experienced team members
- Familiarity with CI/CD, IaC, SDLC, version control, and automation languages
- Experience with leveraging AI tools for scale, and championing and executing AI-forward initiatives, integrations, and tooling
Nice to Have
- Experience with Docker and containerization technologies
- Knowledge of Adjust and Excel tools
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies
- Experience working in a remote-first organization
- Certification in systems administration or a related field
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge technology company
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to the latest tools and technologies
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
How to Stand Out
- To stand out in this role, highlight your experience with large-scale infrastructure upgrades and your ability to lead cross-functional projects.
- Make sure to brush up on your knowledge of identity and access management, least-privilege models, and security controls.
- Showcase your proficiency in Linux, macOS, and Windows administration, as well as your experience with cloud storage and hybrid on-prem/cloud deployments.
- Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with CI/CD, IaC, SDLC, version control, and automation languages.
- Demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively in a remote-first organization and your experience with agile development methodologies.
- Consider including certifications in systems administration or a related field to strengthen your application.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with AI tools and your ability to champion and execute AI-forward initiatives.
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