Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant to our direct client, an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company in Foster City, CA.
- We are unable to work with third-party companies or offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Title : Endpoint Administrator (Linux) - Contract
Pay Range : $75 / hr - $80 / hr (W-2) plus benefits
Schedule : Monday-Friday, standard business hours
Hybrid role : 3 days on-site and 2 days remote
Job description : The Endpoint Engineering team manages the company’s physical and virtual endpoints to ensure they are secure, reliable, and consistent at scale. We're seeking an experienced Linux administrator to support the rollout and ongoing maintenance of our Linux desktop fleet, with a focus on configuration management, automation, and fleet operations. In this role, you will help manage the company’s physical and virtual endpoints to ensure they are secure, reliable, and consistent at scale.
Responsibilities :
Perform Linux system installation, configuration, patching, and ongoing maintenance across physical and virtual desktopsImplement and maintain SaltStack configurations to enforce system baselines and automate repeatable tasksContribute to sprint-based engineering efforts focused on endpoint reliability, compliance, and lifecycle managementSupport incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across a large fleet of Linux systemsExecute operational procedures for OS / software updates, re-imaging, and break / fix scenariosParticipate in change management processes and maintain accurate technical documentationCollaborate with engineers and IT support teams to ensure endpoint compliance and functionalityRequired skills :
6+ years of experience supporting large-scale Linux desktop environments in production settingsStrong hands-on experience with Ubuntu / Debian Linux, including imaging, patching, and supportProficient in configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Chef, Puppet, or AnsibleExperience writing scripts in Bash and / or Python to automate common system tasksFamiliarity with sprint-based or agile project workExperience with tools like Jira for task and incident trackingClear communicator with strong attention to detail and follow-throughNice to Have :
Experience supporting virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environmentsFamiliarity with VMware-based VDI platforms and management tools