Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.
This position is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of IT infrastructure primarily based on Linux systems, administering the server and network environment, maintaining the server room, and supporting internal systems (including JIRA), along with automation, integrations (including GitHub), and process optimization.
What You'll Do- Administration of Linux systems (installation, configuration, maintenance)
- Managing Linux systems via CLI (bash, system tools, logs)
- Maintenance and administration of servers and server-class hardware (on-premise environments)
- Server room maintenance and supervision (hardware, monitoring, availability, cabling)
- Administration of network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, network devices)
- System monitoring, log analysis, and incident resolution
- Ensuring service continuity, backups, and system updates
- Basic JIRA administration (workflows, automations, project configuration)
- Creating automations and scripts (bash, Groovy, basic JavaScript)
- System integrations with GitHub (repositories, webhooks, automations, CI/CD integrations)
- Administration of Google Workspace (accounts, permissions, service configuration)
- Creating reports and dashboards (easyBI – MDX knowledge is a plus)
- Supporting technical users and maintaining IT environment documentation
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Systems Administrator / IT Administrator
- Strong knowledge of Linux server systems
- Practical experience managing Linux via CLI
- Experience administering servers and on-premise infrastructure
- Experience maintaining server rooms and server hardware
- Experience in network administration (routing, switching, VPN – basic level)
- Experience with GitHub integrations (repositories, permissions, tool integrations)
- Scripting knowledge (bash and Groovy or basic JavaScript)
- Basic knowledge of JIRA administration and automation
- Experience in system monitoring and troubleshooting
- Understanding of security practices (backups, access control, updates)
- High level of independence and excellent organizational skills
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
- Commuter benefits
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