Senior Linux Server Administrator (Part-Time Mentor & DevOps Trainer) – Remote Opportunity

Position: Senior Linux Server Administrator (Part-Time Mentor & DevOps Trainer)
Location: Remote / Kigali-based team
Commitment: 10–15 hours per week
Work Model: Fully Remote

We are looking for an experienced Senior Linux Server Administrator to join our team as a part-time mentor, trainer, and technical guide. In this role, you will work closely with our development team through daily sessions focused on real-world DevOps, Linux infrastructure, automation, and modern deployment workflows.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about teaching, troubleshooting, and hands-on IT infrastructure work, without needing to prepare presentations or training materials. All sessions take place in a practical test environment with break-and-fix, live debugging, and guided problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Linux servers (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)

• Support developers with server setup, configuration, and deployment

• Deploy and manage applications using Docker containers and orchestration tools

• Configure reverse proxies, DNS, load balancers, and network security

• Administer PostgreSQL databases including backups and performance tuning

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions

• Monitor server health and security using Netdata and other monitoring tools

• Manage containerized workloads via Portainer.io and Coolify.io

• Configure NGINX Proxy Manager for SSL termination and load balancing

• Mentor developers and help improve team-wide DevOps skills

• Collaborate across flexible hours to support global team availability

Required Technical Skills

Mandatory:

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration

• Advanced experience with Docker and container orchestration

• Strong SSH administration skills

• Proficiency in Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages

• Reverse proxy management (NGINX, Apache, Traefik)

• PostgreSQL administration (optimization, backups, security)

• Networking, firewalls, and server hardening

• Experience with automated deployments (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

• Familiarity with system monitoring and performance analysis

Preferred Experience

• Portainer.io, Coolify.io, NGINX Proxy Manager

• Fusio API management platform

• N8N workflow automation

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

• Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Preferred Certifications:

• LPIC (Linux Professional Institute)

• Docker Certified Associate

• AWS or Azure certifications

Bonus Skills:

• Previous mentoring or teaching experience

• Experience with microservices and API management

• Strong understanding of modern DevOps tools and workflows

• Ability to work occasional night or weekend hours if needed

Work Schedule

We operate as a fully remote, globally distributed startup. Working hours and availability will be discussed during the interview based on mutual flexibility.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send:

• Updated CV/Resume

• Cover letter highlighting experience in Linux administration, DevOps, and containerization