AI Infrastructure Linux Administrator

AI Infrastructure Linux Administrator – Smartsourcing Join our growing team at Smartsourcing. We are looking for an AI Infrastructure Linux Administrator to work full‑time and on‑site in the Cebu hub. You will support our developers and AI engineers worldwide by keeping our systems fast, secure, and scalable so that innovation never stops. Where You’ll Be JEG Tower, Archbishop Reyes, Corner Acacia St., Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu. Why This Role Is Different This isn’t your typical Linux admin job. You will architect and optimise a dynamic hybrid infrastructure that powers both cutting‑edge AI workloads and mission‑critical client operations across the globe. Based in our Cebu hub, you’ll be the backbone of Smartsourcing’s infrastructure, managing everything from on‑prem Proxmox clusters to cloud environments, while collaborating with developers, AI engineers, and cybersecurity experts worldwide. What You’ll Actually Do Build & Optimize Infrastructure That Scales Maintain and optimise Linux servers dedicated to hosting AI/ML environments, ensuring high performance for GPU‑intensive workloads. Design and maintain robust Debian‑based Linux server environments that power multi‑client operations. Orchestrate Proxmox clusters, LXC containers, and Docker workloads with precision. Manage sophisticated storage: ZFS pools, RAID arrays, Synology NAS, iSCSI/NFS configurations. Manage GPU‑enabled servers (NVIDIA CUDA, drivers, and libraries) for AI training and inference. Engineer network infrastructure: collaborate with the head of networking on VLANs, NIC bonding, FortiGate firewalls, and VPNs. Ensure seamless connectivity and IT support for our growing Cebu operations. Contribute to the roadmap for AI infrastructure growth, including edge computing and hybrid cloud strategies. Automate Everything Build CI/CD pipelines that accelerate development and deployment. Automate provisioning and configuration with Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash. Optimise systems for AI/ML workloads and multi‑tenant hosting. Deploy observability stacks (Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, Loki). Secure & Protect Apply system hardening and proactive patching to global standards. Manage identity via Azure Entra ID and SSO integrations. Safeguard data across Cebu and international offices. Support ISO 27001 and SOC2 compliance efforts. Implement data security measures for sensitive AI datasets and models. Collaborate Across Continents Work alongside developers, AI specialists, and operations teams globally. Provide expert‑level escalation support 24/7. Write documentation that is actually useful. Contribute to capacity planning and long‑term strategy. About You Technical Mastery Linux guru – Debian is your home (5+ years hands‑on experience). Automation‑first mindset – n8n. Solid programming foundation – Python preferred. Virtualisation expert – Proxmox VE, LXC, Docker (Kubernetes knowledge a plus). Network‑savvy – VLANs, routing, firewalls, VPNs, SSL/TLS. Storage specialist – ZFS, RAID, Synology NAS. Monitoring pro – Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK/EFK. Security‑aware – FortiGate, intrusion detection, vulnerability management. Your Superpowers You solve problems before others even notice them. You communicate clearly across local and global teams. You thrive in fast‑paced, client‑driven environments. You document processes people actually follow. You've got 3+ years in DevOps or infrastructure automation. Bonus: Experience in BPO/KPO environments or Linux certifications (LFCS/LFCE, RHCE, CKA, CompTIA Linux+). Experience with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) or HPC environments is a plus. Benefits Weekends are yours – we respect your time off. 5‑day Christmas Leave. Healthcare from Day 1 for you and your family. Free lunch and barista‑crafted coffee daily. Night shift differential for evening schedules. Subsidised gym membership and sports wellness clubs. Smartsourcing Exclusives (deals made just for you). Themed “BFFs”, monthly knockoffs, summer parties. Community give‑back programmes and personal development workshops. And so much more How to Apply Send your resume and cover letter to and include “AI Infrastructure Linux Administrator” in the subject line. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smartsourcing by 2×. #J-18808-Ljbffr