Entry-Level Systems Administrator — Remote

Steelcut Software, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Great equipment

Job summary

A software development company is seeking an Entry-Level Systems Administrator to support IT operations and maintain external systems. This remote role is ideal for recent graduates eager to learn and contribute. Candidates will gain real-world experience in various aspects of IT, including system configuration, Cybersecurity, and automation. The location preference is Bethesda, MD, with a hybrid work arrangement possible in the future. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including great equipment and a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 4+ years of relevant experience in IT.
• Desire to learn and improve in IT operations.
• Ability to work non-standard hours for maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and maintenance of customer systems.
• Develop scripts for automated deployment and maintenance.
• Monitor system backups, resource availability, and compliance.

Skills

Linux knowledge

Shell scripting

Ansible exposure

Cybersecurity interest

Basic networking understanding

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

RedHat

Job description

Steelcut Software is in the process of expanding. We are looking for Software Engineers, Systems Administrators, and Subject Matter Experts to lead development and deployment of next-generation web applications.

Steelcut Software, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

Entry-Level Systems Administrator — Remote

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, recent graduate to gain experience in Systems Administration in support of real-world infrastructure and advanced Artificial Intelligence-based Web applications. We are a small team, so depending on your background, you may have the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of IT operations, from manual and automated system configuration to DevOps, Cybersecurity, and production server support.

PLEASE NOTE: Currently this is a remote position with occasional in-person meetings. However, preference will be given to candidates in the vicinity of Bethesda, MD, as a hybrid work arrangement may be established in the future.

What you'll do

• Support administration and maintenance of external customer systems and internal infrastructure. For example, you may:
• Develop Ansible and other scripts to automate deployment and maintenance tasks
• Set up accounts or groups needed to support external user applications
• Install webservers or other software to support internal systems and external client deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with customer passwords or remote connectivity
• Perform ongoing system monitoring and backup capabilities
• Configure, maintain, and monitor virtual machines (VMs). For example, you may:
• Perform and track regular system updates
• Conduct ongoing system monitoring and generate periodic system reports
• Run and track security compliance scans and remediate issues
• Monitor system backups, system usage, and resource availability
• You may also work with the team to expand corporate IT policies and procedures, and generally improve our Cybersecurity posture

What you'll get out of it

• Experience in a wide variety of Systems Administration tasks typically done, in larger organizations, by different specialists
• The opportunity to participate in all aspects of the development of a enterprise capability, from research to delivery and maintenance
• Exposure to the automation of systems administration, software build, and delivery tasks
• An exposure to Cybersecurity and DoD standards such as NIST SP 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

What you'll need

In general, you should:

• Want to participate in all aspects of IT operations from server maintenance to system monitoring and production system support
• Have a desire to learn new skills and tools as IT operations and Cybersecurity continue to evolve
• Be interested in Cybersecurity, and automation of IT operations
• Be a self-starter who actively looks for ways to improve our environment, practices, and infrastructure
• Solid knowledge of Linux, common Linux tools, and shell scripting – RedHat preferred
• Exposure to Ansible, configuration automation, and DevOps tools and concepts
• Experience with, or interest in, configuration and administration of databases and Web applications
• Exposure to and strong interest in Cybersecurity considerations from a Systems Administration perspective
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and firewalls
• Some relevant professional experience, preferably in Systems Administration, from a prior internship or co-op position
• BS in Computer Science, or a related field; or at least 4 years of relevant experience
• An ability to occasionally work non-standard hours, e.g. early morning, evening, or weekend, to support maintenance activities

Why work at Steelcut Software?

Steelcut Software provides contract software development to primarily government clients, and aims to fill the gap between research and production. Our focus areas are re-engineering and transitioning prototypes to production use, and serving as a source of production-focused Machine Learning expertise.

Steelcut Software is a company built by an Engineer as a place for Engineers. We're looking for Engineers who write software employing the latest advances in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, but that is also focused on quality, usability, and production readiness. We're also looking for Systems Administrators who are interested in keeping up the latest trends in secure systems administration. Our intent is to be adaptable and agile, limit organizational overhead, and provide a supportive, collaborative environment that gives space for our Engineers to innovate.

At Steelcut Software, we know our people are our most valuable resource. To show our appreciation and ensure our team is satisfied, we supply you with great equipment, have a flexible work environment, and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes: