Mid Level Linux Administrator Jobs
Mid level linux administrator jobs go to professionals ready to own infrastructure projects end to end, mentor junior admins, and make architectural decisions without constant supervision. Roles run across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Raytheon, GEICO, and Google hiring at this level now.
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Target Range:
$120,000.00 /Yr. - $145,000.00 /Yr.Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10% Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10%These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.
About This Job
This position is on-site and located at our HQ in San Diego CA.Remote is not offered
Axos is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and automating enterprise Linux/Unix platforms across VMware-based on-prem and hybrid environments. Ensures high availability, security compliance, and operational stability of mission-critical banking applications. You will also act as an L2/L3 System Engineer resource, working across IT Infrastructure teams in a regulated banking environment.
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Responsibilities:
Linux Administration
- Manage Linux/Unix systems (build, patching, performance tuning)
- Ensure system stability, security hardening, and uptime
- Support application teams with OS and middleware dependencies
- Participate in Major Incident (P1/P2) management and RCA
- Drive automation to reduce manual recovery efforts like Bash / Python.
Puppet Automation
- Develop and maintain Puppet modules/manifests
- Automate server provisioning, patching, and application deployment
- Enforce configuration standardization and drift remediation
VMware Infrastructure
- Administer vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
- Provision and manage Unix/Linux VMs and templates
- Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and DR (Zerto)
Security & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to SOX, FFIEC, and internal security policies
- Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and access control
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance posture
Backup & DR
- Support enterprise backup and DR solutions
- Participate in DR drills and failover testing
- Ensure high availability and no single point of failure
Change & Operations
- Execute changes via ServiceNow (CAB, risk, rollback)
- Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and documentation.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in Linux Administration
- Strong expertise in Puppet (configuration management)
- Hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
- Experience in production support / incident management
- Scripting: Bash / Python
- Knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS) and storage systems
- Experience with ITSM (incident/change management)
Preferred:
- RHCE / RHCSA
- VMware VCP
- Puppet Certified Professional
- ITIL
Axos Employee Benefits May Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading
About Axos
Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.
Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).
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Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:
All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Functions and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
E-Verify and Right to Work Notices
Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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Mid Level Linux Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level linux administrator job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight systems you built or rebuilt, incidents you led the response on, and any automation or tooling you introduced. Employers at this level want to see that you can work independently across the full lifecycle of a project, so frame your resume around decisions you made and problems you solved, not just duties you performed.
Which companies hire mid level linux administrators?
Companies hiring mid level linux administrators right now include Raytheon, GEICO, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large enterprises scaling their infrastructure teams, managed service providers, and technology-forward organizations with complex on-premises or hybrid cloud environments.
Are there remote mid level linux administrator jobs?
Yes, remote options are a real part of the market at this level. About 8% of mid level linux administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many organizations now manage distributed infrastructure teams. Roles requiring hands-on data center access tend to be on-site, while those centered on configuration management, monitoring, and scripting are more likely to be flexible.
How do I move up to a mid level linux administrator role?
Growing into a mid level linux administrator role means shifting from executing assigned tasks to owning outcomes. Build deeper expertise in areas like shell scripting, configuration management tools, and system performance tuning. Take on projects that require you to see a problem through from diagnosis to resolution without being walked through each step. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing downtime or automating a manual process, is what separates a mid level candidate from an entry level one.
Which industries hire the most mid level linux administrators?
Mid Level linux administrator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely heavily on stable, secure Linux environments to run critical workloads, and they need administrators who can maintain and improve those systems with limited day-to-day supervision.