Linux/Windows Systems Administrator

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to manage Linux, Windows, and Mac systems across desktop, server, and field-test form factors. You will support development teams with diverse tools, automate configurations, and help deploy enterprise services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, Active Directory, scripting, and security hardening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent — Required

Responsibilities

• System imaging, customization, configuration management, and maintenance of Linux, Windows, and Mac systems in desktop, mobile, server, virtual, and field-test form factors
• Support software development teams in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of development tools including version control, IDEs, CI tools, collaboration tools, libraries, Kernels, and drivers
• Support field test deployments including pre-shipment prep, on-site setup and networking, test support, and data management/backup
• Collaborate with IT professionals to support desktops, enterprise infrastructure, and IT equipment
• Develop automated methods for setting up/configuring systems, monitoring health, and performing security audits
• Deploy, operate, and maintain enterprise-grade services, servers, networks, storage, virtualization, and backups
• Maintain compliance with Information Assurance requirements
• Analyze failures/outages and coordinate troubleshooting of servers, apps, and systems

Skills

Linux Admin

Windows Server

SysAdmin & Config Mgmt

Python

Perl

Shell Scripting

PowerShell

Networking

Virtualization

Storage & Backup

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Active Directory/LDAP

Imaging & Hardening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/IT or equivalent

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Development tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• System imaging, customization, configuration management, and maintenance of Linux, Windows, and Mac systems in desktop, mobile, server, virtual, and field-test form factors
• Support software development teams in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of a variety of development tools, including version control, integrated development environments, continuous integration tools, collaboration tools, development libraries, kernels, and hardware drivers
• Support field test deployments, including pre-shipment system preparation, on-site setup and networking, test support, and data management/backup
• Collaborate with an experienced team of IT professionals to support the group’s desktop users, enterprise infrastructure, and IT equipment
• Develop automated methods for setting up and maintaining system configurations, monitoring health of deployed systems, and performing security audits of deployed systems
• Deploy, operate, and maintain enterprise-grade services, servers, networks, storage, virtualization, and backups
• Maintain compliance with all required Information Assurance (IA) requirements
• Analyze and develop solutions for failures and outages, and coordinate the troubleshooting and repair of servers, applications, and systems

Skills:

• Linux Systems Administration
• Windows Server Administration
• Systems Administration and Configuration Management
• Python, Perl, Shell Scripting, and PowerShell
• Enterprise Networking, Virtualization, Storage, and Backup
• VMware ESXi and vCenter
• Active Directory and LDAP
• System Imaging, Security Hardening, and Troubleshooting

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent — Required