System Engineer

Who are we?

Smarsh empowers its customers to manage risk and unleash intelligence in their digital communications. Our growing community of over 6500 organizations in regulated industries counts on Smarsh every day to help them spot compliance, legal or reputational risks in 80+ communication channels before those risks become regulatory fines or headlines. Relentless innovation has fueled our journey to consistent leadership recognition from analysts like Gartner and Forrester, and our sustained, aggressive growth has landed Smarsh in the annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing American companies since 2008.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer with strong experience in managing Linux-based systems and a deep understanding of networking, security, and server administration.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and software applications.
• Manage and maintain virtualized environments (VMware, KVM, etc.).
• Implement and maintain system security policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot system and network issues and ensure resolution in a timely manner.
• Perform routine audits of systems and software.

Desired skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Linux Administrator or similar role in a corporate environment.
• Strong proficiency in Linux command line, shell/python scripting.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Knowledge of security best practices and tools (firewalls, SELinux).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as RHCE, LPIC, or CompTIA Linux+.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios).

About our culture

Smarsh hires lifelong learners with a passion for innovating with purpose, humility and humor. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with the most popular communications platforms and the world’s leading cloud infrastructure platforms. We use the latest in AI/ML technology to help our customers break new ground at scale. We are a global organization that values diversity, and we believe that providing opportunities for everyone to be their authentic self is key to our success. Smarsh leadership, culture, and commitment to developing our people have all garnered Comparably.com Best Places to Work Awards. Come join us and find out what the best work of your career looks like.