About Riot Platforms
Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure. Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.
Who we are
At Riot, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure.
We are trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.
About The Role
Riot is expanding into hyperscale data centers for AI and HPC clients, and the internal systems that run our sites need to scale with it. As a Systems Administrator II, you’ll operate and improve Riot’s server, virtualization, and Linux infrastructure across multiple sites.
You’ll own the Ubuntu Server fleet and Proxmox virtualization platform end to end, combining hands-on Linux and hypervisor administration with DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code, configuration management, and observability across on-premises and cloud environments.
This position will be hybrid based in our Austin, Texas office.
What you'll do
- Build, harden, and maintain Ubuntu Server LTS hosts, including networking, storage, services, logging, and LTS upgrades with tested rollback paths.
- Administer Proxmox VE clusters, including storage, networking, role-based access control, API tokens, and firewall rules.
- Standardize VM provisioning with cloud-init templates and protect workloads through Proxmox Backup Server jobs, retention, verification, and regular restore tests.
- Support Nutanix and VMware workloads through their remaining lifecycle and migrations.
- Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of compute, storage, and network resources across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Keep systems healthy by maintaining monitoring, alerting, and logging, tracking capacity, and resolving incidents through root cause.
- Own patch and vulnerability remediation across Linux and Windows, meeting defined SLAs and enforcing security best practices across all infrastructure.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on deployments, making changes through change management and keeping runbooks and documentation current.
What you'll bring
- 5–8 years of systems administration experience, including hands-on DevOps work.
- Strong production experience administering Ubuntu Server, including fleet management with Canonical Landscape and CIS hardening with USG, Ubuntu Pro, and Livepatch.
- Experience designing and running Proxmox VE clusters, including Ceph and ZFS storage, SDN/VLAN networking, and HA planning.
- Production experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or AWS CDK) and configuration management (SaltStack, Ansible, or similar).
- Experience building observability with Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools, plus Windows Server administration.
- Strong ownership and collaboration skills, with experience leading infrastructure projects from design through cutover, serving as the IT support escalation point, and mentoring junior staff.
- Highly desired certifications: LFCS, RHCSA, or CompTIA Linux+; HashiCorp Terraform Associate; AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or DevOps Engineer – Professional. CKA or Prometheus Certified Associate a plus.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive Salary: (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
- Long-Term Growth: Eligible to participate in Riot’s equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Incudes a generous company match.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans.
- Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.
Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent enterprise IT experience
- 3-5 years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure support
- Strong Windows Server administration experience, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and hybrid on-premises AD, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 environments
- Strong experience with Proxmox and Ubuntu
- Experience administering Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online
- Experience with VMware, Nutanix, and Proxmox virtualization platforms
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, and routing
- Experience with system monitoring, backups, performance analysis, and infrastructure troubleshooting
- Ability to work independently and operate with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize effectively
- PowerShell scripting experience
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) and/or VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Riot Platforms, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is advertised to fully cover employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision on most plans, with multiple plan types and added mental-health and fertility support. This breadth and employer-paid share indicate strong baseline protection and predictable costs for employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as 16 weeks for birthing parents and six weeks for non-birthing parents, complemented by childcare and backup-care resources. These family-focused offerings extend support beyond leave through services such as tutoring and caregiver assistance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company matching and access to financial-planning tools. These elements provide clear long-term value and complement the broader total-rewards program.
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What We Do
Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure. Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.
Why Work With Us
Our culture is rooted in extreme ownership. That means every challenge is an opportunity, and every team member is empowered to lead, innovate, and execute. We believe in moving fast, thinking boldly, and owning outcomes because that’s how we operate.
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