Linux/Windows Systems Administrator

Macalogic; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the federal consulting arena seeks a Systems Administrator to support the Air Force HR division in San Antonio, TX. The role involves managing test environments, user accounts, and ensuring tool performance. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Remote work is offered with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ relevant experience in systems administration.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain test environments including virtualization.
• Manage user accounts and access permissions.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide timely updates to users.

Skills

Agile software development

Problem-solving

Documentation

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business

Tools

ALM Octane

UiPath

UFT One

Jenkins

Job description

Company Overview:

Macalogic is a company with broad competencies based on over a decade of experience working in the federal arena. We are a Woman-Owned SBA-certified Small Business and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).We provide business consulting services to government clients in four primary areas: software development and IT-related consulting; program support; federal enterprise architecture; and compliance. In the commercial, Business-to-Business (B2B) arena, we provide management support services, including hardware, software, and network installation, troubleshooting, and management.

Our core values of serving others, building trust, showing up, owning it, and getting better are central to everything we do at Macalogic. As such, we are always open to talking to self-motivated and responsible team players who are focused on contributing to the success of our clients. We offer a generous benefits package and compensation commensurate with your experience and skill set.

General Description

This position supports the Air Force Human Resources (HR) division in San Antonio, TX, providing support to the Human Resource System’s software development, maintenance, and sustainment efforts. Specifically, the successful candidate will perform as a systems administrator across multiple non-production platforms, performing workspace administration, administering to testing environment(s), and acting as the first point of contact for user issues and requests.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining test environments (potentially including virtualization and containerization)
• Installing and configuring the necessary software, plugins, and integrations
• Managing test data and ensuring its integrity
• Implementing and managing version control for test artifacts
• Provisioning and managing user accounts and access permissions
• Ensuring efficient resource allocation (CPU, memory, storage) for tools
• Implementing and maintaining security protocols
• Monitoring tool health and performance, troubleshooting issues
• Troubleshooting problems, escalating complex issues to development teams
• Providing timely updates and resolutions to users
• ALM Octane -- Managing and customizing workflows for defects, tests, and requirements; generating reports and dashboards to track testing progress and quality; and integrating with other tools in the testing ecosystem (e.g., Jira, Jenkins)
• UiPath -- Managing and deploying UiPath robots and orchestrators; configuring and monitoring automated test processes; and troubleshooting automation errors and exceptions
• UFT One -- Creating and maintaining test scripts using VBScript or other supported languages; configuring and using UFT One's object repository and other testing features; and analyzing test results and identifying defects
• Jenkins -- Creating and managing Jenkins jobs for automated testing; configuring build pipelines and integrating with version control systems; and managing Jenkins plugins and configurations
  
  

Specialized Knowledge

The successful candidate will have knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

• Agile software development techniques and life cycles
• Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and networking concepts
• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive documentation for each tool, including configurations, troubleshooting guides, and best practices
• Explore opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and processes to improve efficiency
• Implement monitoring tools and dashboards to track tool health, performance, and usage
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business.

Professional Certifications

An active CompTIA Security+ certification is required

Clearance

None required. However, one must be able to obtain a favorable adjudication of a NAC-I investigation.

Experience

4+ years’ relevant experience.

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Skills And Abilities

Strong problem-solving skills, producing positive outcomes, and return on investment (ROI) for the federal government.

Other Characteristics (e.g., Personal Or Language)

Excellent oral, written communication in English. Must work in a team environment with personnel from other companies, government program management, administrative personnel, and technical staff members.

Working conditions, including location

Remote work. Client duty hours are Monday through Friday. Core hours are 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Central Time.

Salary

80-85K Annually

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