Senior Linux & Security Systems Engineer

ARA; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) Profit Sharing

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life, disability and accident plans

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Neya in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to manage our Linux-based infrastructure and Windows-11 developer fleet using WSL to meet CMMC security requirements. This role is essential for maintaining the operational integrity and security of our systems as we develop and deploy autonomous vehicle technology.

You’ll design and maintain Linux servers, implement security controls per CMMC/NIST, configure networks, automate workflows with Ansible or similar tools,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CS, or IT-related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a senior Linux Systems Administrator role.
• Experience in high-tech or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Linux Administration: Design, provision, configure, and maintain Linux server and workstation fleet (Ubuntu/Debian). Lead incident response and advanced troubleshooting for Linux systems and services.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security controls per CMMC/NIST 800-171/ISO 27001; maintain secure configurations and audit readiness.
• Network Management: Configure and secure routers, switches, firewalls; manage VPNs, access controls, and network monitoring tools.
• Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) to streamline IT operations.
• Collaboration: Work with engineering/development teams to support IT needs, including development environments and code repositories.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed IT process/configuration documentation.
• Assists with special projects and assignments needed.

Skills

Linux Administration

Security & Compliance

Network Management

Automation

Collaboration

Documentation

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CS, or another IT-related field

Tools

Gitlab

VCS

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

KVM

WSL

Job description

Neya in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to manage our Linux-based infrastructure and Windows-11 developer fleet using WSL to meet CMMC security requirements. This role is essential for maintaining the operational integrity and security of our systems as we develop and deploy autonomous vehicle technology.

You’ll design and maintain Linux servers, implement security controls per CMMC/NIST, configure networks, automate workflows with Ansible or similar tools,