Senior Linux Sysadmin (Security Operations and Engineering)
Surfshark
Posted: January 12, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Sysadmin to join our team, responsible for ensuring the security and stability of our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Linux, networking, and security, with a strong background in monitoring and infrastructure management. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our Linux-based systems, ensuring they are secure and scalable.
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Job Description
Calling all tech wizards and infrastructure enthusiasts - our infrastructure team is seeking a new member! As a part of this team, you’d be responsible for keeping all our systems and servers humming like a well-oiled machine. And don’t worry - they won’t leave you facing the challenges alone. This team of Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, Monitoring Experts, Infrastructure Analysts, Cloud Specialists, and Security Supervisors is a tight-knit group that loves to have fun, tackle problems, and grow together. So, if you’re a tech-savvy go-getter with a love for all things infrastructure, we want you on our Infrastructure team!
If you want to::
• Manage security, patching, upgrades, and hardening on team-maintained servers and services;
• Supervise and maintain critical systems, including secure connections to server services, secret vaults, version control systems, bastion hosts, and other security-related infrastructure;
• Help other sysadmins/developers troubleshoot problems in connecting to various systems and solving security issues;
• Maintain the backup service;
• Write automations using Ansible and Terraform;
• Build CI/CD pipelines and create Infrastructure as a code;
• Work with platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes.
And you can check off::
• Proven experience in system administration or similar roles;
• Linux geek;
• Strong orientation to automation (we mainly use Ansible and Terraform);
• Interest in cybersecurity;
• Document what you done and share with others team members;
• Good understanding of networking.
Here’s the deal::
• Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
• Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts, a physical coach and a gym to regular mental health checks;
• Tools of your choice: choose technical equipment and the tools you need to do your best;
• Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
• Convenient commuting: traveling from point A to point B can be a pain. That’s why, depending on your unique circumstances, we compensate part of your public transport costs;
• Work-life balance: We encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week. Plus, with our WFA policy, you can work from almost anywhere in the world;
• Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
• Gross salary: 3800-6300 Eur/month for the Lithuanian market, 18500-30000 Pln/month for the Polish market. It may vary depending on your skills and experience.