Part-Time Linux DevOps Support
Summary
Freelancer Client is hiring: Part-Time Linux DevOps Support.
Location: Remote
My production sites and internal tools live on a Linux server supplied by a traditional hosting provider (no AWS, Azure, or GCP layers in between). What I need, on an ongoing but on-demand basis, is hands-on server monitoring and maintenance that keeps this machine secure, up-to-date, and performing at its peak.
What you'll do:
• System updates and patch management – applying distro updates, kernel patches, and package upgrades quickly but safely, with rollback plans in place.
• Performance monitoring and optimisation – tracking CPU, RAM, disk I/O and network throughput, tuning services (Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL) and adjusting configs before bottlenecks hurt users.
• Security monitoring and hardening – proactive log review, intrusion detection, firewall tuning, vulnerability scans, and recommendations that tighten the box without breaking deployments.
• I’m comfortable if you bring along your preferred stack—Ansible, bash scripts, cron jobs, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios, or any lightweight alternative—so long as it fits a single-server Linux environment and leaves me with clear documentation.
• Deliverables for each engagement:
• 1. A brief pre-task checklist confirming backup status.
• 2. Executed maintenance work with commands or playbooks committed to git (private repo).
• 3. A concise post-task report outlining actions taken, current performance metrics, and any next steps.
Skills: System Admin, Linux, Apache, Internet Security, Bash Scripting, DevOps, Ansible, System Administration
Budget: $1500–$12500 USD
Source: Freelancer Client via Remote / Online. Apply on the source website.
Original
My production sites and internal tools live on a Linux server supplied by a traditional hosting provider (no AWS, Azure, or GCP layers in between). What I need, on an ongoing but on-demand basis, is hands-on server monitoring and maintenance that keeps this machine secure, up-to-date, and performing at its peak.
The focus areas are clear:
• System updates and patch management – applying distro updates, kernel patches, and package upgrades quickly but safely, with rollback plans in place.
• Performance monitoring and optimisation – tracking CPU, RAM, disk I/O and network throughput, tuning services (Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL) and adjusting configs before bottlenecks hurt users.
• Security monitoring and hardening – proactive log review, intrusion detection, firewall tuning, vulnerability scans, and recommendations that tighten the box without breaking deployments.
I’m comfortable if you bring along your preferred stack—Ansible, bash scripts, cron jobs, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios, or any lightweight alternative—so long as it fits a single-server Linux environment and leaves me with clear documentation.
Deliverables for each engagement:
1. A brief pre-task checklist confirming backup status.
2. Executed maintenance work with commands or playbooks committed to git (private repo).
3. A concise post-task report outlining actions taken, current performance metrics, and any next steps.
The rhythm will be ad-hoc: sometimes a quick patch, other times a deeper performance or security audit. Turnaround within 24–48 h for critical updates is ideal. If that cadence and scope fit your skill set, I’ll reserve hours each month and spin up tasks as they arise.
Location & Details
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