Enterprise - Systems Administrator - Linux, Kubernetes, SSH

Erias Ventures, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 205,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Pay

11% 401k with immediate vesting

Spot Bonuses for growth

Professional Development Bonuses

Job summary

Erias Ventures seeks a Systems Administrator to support IT systems, troubleshooting and maintenance across UNIX/Windows environments. The role covers operations, monitoring, problem resolution, and user assistance, with emphasis on high-resilience infrastructure and security-conscious practices.

The candidate should have extensive Linux experience, familiarity with Kubernetes basics, and ability to work in high-latency or air-gapped environments.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux background.
• Linux troubleshooting skills (tailing log files, restarting services).
• Fiercely independent, self-starter, takes tasks to ground until blocks.
• Comfortable navigating in a terminal, running Linux commands.
• Comfortable SSHing to servers, port forwarding/ssh tunneling.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all networked devices.

Skills

Linux

Troubleshooting

Independent

Terminal navigation

SSH to servers

Kubernetes basics

Networking devices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Docker

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 Systems 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.

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• 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.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems

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

Fifteen (15) years experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelors 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 bachelors degree.

Required skills

• Strong Linux background
• Linux Troubleshooting skills (tailing log files, restarting services)
• Fiercely independent, self-starter, good at taking tasks and running them to ground until hitting actual roadblocks
• Comfortable navigating in a terminal, running Linux commands
• Comfortable SSHing to servers, port forwarding/ssh tunneling
• Experience in supporting systems over high latency, low bandwidth, airgapped environments
• Basic experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with network devices (firewalls, routers, switches)

Desired skills

• Basic experience using/troubleshooting ansible playbooks/roles
• Basic understanding of system provisioning technologies
• Basic Scripting experience (not language specific)
• Basic experience administering/supporting Virtual Machine (VM) environments
• Basic experience working with Linux central authentication technologies
• Ansible
• Docker

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 $205,000 - $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

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.

To learn more about our company visit our webpage (http://www.eriasventures.com/) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/eriasventures/).