What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator position at BubbleUp?
Job Description
At BubbleUp, our System Administrators keep our 500 websites running on a large AWS instance. It’s a critical role, and we’re excited to grow our team with someone who brings strong technical skills, AWS experience, smart problem-solving, and just enough humor to survive the occasional “did you try rebooting?” moment.
You'll help manage the configuration, maintenance, security, and reliable operation of our AWS server environment, virtualization, and cloud environments.
Above all, we’re looking for someone who is a hard worker, collaborative, curious, and committed to improving how things work. This is an on-site role based in our Woodlands, TX office. If that’s a fit, we’d love to connect.
What You’ll Do
At BubbleUp, our System Administrators keep our 500 websites running on a large AWS instance. It’s a critical role, and we’re excited to grow our team with someone who brings strong technical skills, AWS experience, smart problem-solving, and just enough humor to survive the occasional “did you try rebooting?” moment.
You'll help manage the configuration, maintenance, security, and reliable operation of our AWS server environment, virtualization, and cloud environments.
Above all, we’re looking for someone who is a hard worker, collaborative, curious, and committed to improving how things work. This is an on-site role based in our Woodlands, TX office. If that’s a fit, we’d love to connect.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and maintain our AWS server environment that supports hundreds of websites
- Oversee AWS environments including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, CloudWatch, and related services
- Implement and manage system security, updates, patches, and automation
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently and with minimal disruption
- Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability across environments
- Support cross-functional teams by providing tools, access, and technical guidance
- Contribute to documentation, process improvements, and long-term infrastructure planning
- Proven experience as an AWS System Administrator or similar role
- Hands-on AWS experience (certifications are a plus, enthusiasm is required)
- Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, and systems architecture
- Solid knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments
- Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, scripting languages)
- Experience implementing security best practices across systems and cloud platforms
- A methodical, analytical problem-solving approach—with just a hint of healthy paranoia
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates
