System Administrator AI Training Expert

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is hiring a System Administrator Subject Matter Expert in India to contribute to the development of high-quality AI training datasets. OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling, helping people use their expertise to shape how modern AI systems work.

• Remote contractor opportunity
• Part-time engagement
• $25 USD per hour
• Located in India
• Minimum commitment of 20+ hours per week

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Experts review examples, explain technical workflows, evaluate model outputs, and correct errors so AI systems can understand and reproduce accurate real-world scenarios.

In this role, your System Administration knowledge will help create datasets covering practical infrastructure work, technical documentation, troubleshooting, scripting, security, and operational best practices.

• Contribute to cutting-edge AI development
• Apply professional expertise to realistic technical scenarios
• Work remotely with a flexible part-time schedule
• Help improve the accuracy and usefulness of AI models

The Role

OpenTrain AI is seeking a System Administrator Subject Matter Expert with strong practical experience and C1-level English proficiency. You will review, document, and explain traditional System Administration tasks and workflows so AI models can accurately understand and replicate real-world infrastructure scenarios.

You will also review and refine corrections in training data, ensuring that technical explanations are clear, accurate, and aligned with established System Administration practices.

• Subject Matter Expert role focused on System Administration
• Work with AI training dataset development
• Contractor and part-time position
• 20+ hours per week required
• Pay rate of $25 USD per hour

What You'll Do

You will translate hands-on System Administration knowledge into precise explanations and high-quality training examples. The work requires careful evaluation of technical content and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

Interview and technical assessment topics include troubleshooting slow or unreliable web servers, automating system backups with Bash or PowerShell, and securing newly deployed Linux servers in production environments. Applicants should be prepared to explain their reasoning and demonstrate technical depth.

• Review and document System Administration tasks and workflows
• Explain server management, operating systems, scripting, and troubleshooting concepts
• Evaluate and correct AI training data for technical accuracy
• Describe approaches to diagnosing server performance and intermittent timeouts
• Explain backup automation, secure remote storage, and backup validation
• Discuss Linux server hardening, firewalls, monitoring, patching, and MFA

Requirements

This opportunity is intended for an experienced System Administrator, despite the structured listing being marked as entry level. Candidates must meet the professional experience and technical requirements below and be able to work independently with close attention to detail.

A technical or skills test and a live interview are required before a candidate can be considered. The interview will also confirm your education, total System Administration experience, and exact weekly availability. Candidates must provide a specific weekly commitment rather than a broad estimate.

• 7+ years of professional System Administration experience
• Located in India
• C1 level English proficiency
• Proficiency managing servers, operating systems, and network infrastructure
• Experience with Linux and Windows Server
• Experience with Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and VPN management
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent documentation and explanation skills
• Ability to produce precise, high-quality work independently
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus
• Knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, or similar virtualization technologies is a plus

Who Should Apply

Apply if you have substantial hands-on experience managing systems and can clearly explain how you approach complex infrastructure problems. The strongest candidates will be able to connect practical troubleshooting experience with structured, technically accurate documentation.

You should be comfortable discussing major infrastructure projects, real-world incidents, scripting and automation decisions, and production security practices during the interview.

• Experienced System Administrators who can articulate technical decisions
• Professionals confident troubleshooting servers, networks, and operating systems
• Experts who can evaluate technical explanations for clarity and accuracy
• Candidates able to commit at least 20 hours per week
• Applicants prepared to state an exact weekly availability during the interview

How the Selection Process Works

The process includes a live interview and a technical or skills test focused on System Administration knowledge. During the interview, you will be asked about your highest level of education, your total years of System Administration experience, and the exact number of hours per week you can commit if selected.

You should answer all interview questions honestly and demonstrate your own knowledge. OpenTrain AI will evaluate responses for clarity, accuracy, and depth before making a hiring decision.

• Complete the application through OpenTrain
• Participate in a live interview
• Complete the required technical or skills test
• Discuss your education, experience, and exact availability
• Demonstrate troubleshooting, scripting, automation, and security knowledge