On-site Systems Admin Co-op: Linux, Automation & DevOps

Extreme Engineering Solutions; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) employer match up to 4%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Extreme Engineering Solutions in Verona, WI is seeking a Systems Administration Co-Op to support the infrastructure that powers our embedded engineering environment. You will assist with Linux and Windows server administration, virtualization, automation, and CI/CD workflows in a collaborative IT team.

This full-time, in-person co-op offers hands-on experience with Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and storage technologies like ZFS.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, System Administration, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Linux distributions.
• Familiarity with Bash and/or Python scripting.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, subnets, firewalls).
• Ability to manage competing priorities and fulfill tasks to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration, maintenance, and automation of Linux servers, Windows virtual machines, Microsoft 365, and network infrastructure.
• Automate Linux, Windows, and Switch infrastructure using Ansible as the primary management tool, writing and maintaining playbooks, roles, and reusable workflows.
• Manage physical servers, KVM virtual machines, and Docker containers.
• Administer ZFS and Ceph based storage systems.
• Use GitLab CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure change management.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using Zabbix, implementing improvements to reliability and efficiency.
• Work with the team using Agile and DevOps practices to deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure.
• Participate in deployments, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Linux

Bash

Python

Networking basics

Time management

Education

Pursuing Computer Science or Systems Administration degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

KVM

VMware

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Zabbix

Job description

Extreme Engineering Solutions in Verona, WI is seeking a Systems Administration Co-Op to support the infrastructure that powers our embedded engineering environment. You will assist with Linux and Windows server administration, virtualization, automation, and CI/CD workflows in a collaborative IT team.

This full-time, in-person co-op offers hands-on experience with Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and storage technologies like ZFS.