Overview

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our Research & Development (R&D) team is the technical talent at the heart of our product suite, overseeing the product development lifecycle from concept to delivery. From engineering to quality assurance to data science, the R&D team ensures our customers seamlessly use our products and can depend on their consistency.

Responsibilities

Description

We are looking for a Cloud System Administrator with experience in managing Linux (Ubuntu) systems and AWS cloud infrastructure. The role involves setting up, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining AWS servers with LAMP application stack. The candidate will be responsible for server deployments, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, security management, and supporting development teams by setting up and maintaining local development environments. The role also involves managing cloud resources, ensuring system reliability, and implementing best practices for cloud security and operations.

• Set up, configure, and manage AWS cloud servers and infrastructure.
• Perform Linux (Ubuntu) server administration and troubleshooting.
• Manage application deployments and server configurations.
• Configure and maintain Nginx web servers and MySQL databases.
• Manage GitHub/GitLab repositories and deployment workflows.
• Monitor server performance and optimize services for better efficiency.
• Handle patches, permissions, service deployments, and system updates.
• Support developers by setting up and maintaining local development environments.
• Monitor cloud resources, network performance, and system availability.
• Manage firewall configurations and implement security practices.
• Assist with cloud service modifications and infrastructure improvements.
• Develop and maintain cloud security policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Cloud System Administrator / Linux Administrator / AWS Administrator.
• Good knowledge of AWS services and cloud server deployments.
• Strong understanding of Linux (Ubuntu) administration.
• Hands-on experience with LAMP stack (Linux, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, PHP).
• Experience managing Nginx and MySQL configurations.
• Knowledge of GitHub/GitLab and version control practices.
• Experience with server deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of application-level security and cloud security practices.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, firewalls, and cloud infrastructure management.

EEO Commitment

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.