Enterprise - System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Windows

Erias Ventures; Maryland; On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Pay

401k with Immediate Vesting

Spot Bonuses

Dev Certifications

Medical Coverage

Vision & Dental

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Amazon Prime Membership

Internet Reimbursement

Equipment Allowance

Company Events

Onboarding Swag

Professional Development

Job summary

Erias Ventures is seeking a System Administrator in the United States (Maryland) to support IT systems, maintain infrastructure, and collaborate with engineering teams. The role requires a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance with a polygraph and strong Linux experience.

Ten years of SA work in similar programs is expected, with a technical bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. The position emphasizes CI/CD, automation with Ansible and Terraform, security controls, and supporting day-to-day

Qualifications

• Ten years of System Administrator experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; or five extra SA years in lieu of degree.
• Top-Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph required; candidates cannot be sponsored for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot system issues to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployments and resolve environment issues.
• Automate routine tasks using Ansible, Terraform, and scripting.
• Maintain security through firewalls, access controls, and monitoring.

Skills

Linux Expertise

CI/CD Pipelines

Scripting

Security Controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

UNIX/Windows

Job description

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking a System Administrator who provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

• Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures
• Stay current with DevOps trends
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Ten (10) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills

• Strong Linux experience is a must

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $175,000 - $225,000.

Wealth Benefits

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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