System Administrator

TrustedQA, Inc.; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Education reimbursement

Paid leave

Job summary

TrustedQA, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator to manage Linux and Windows environments in a software development setting. You will implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, security controls, and system documentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with Linux administration, CI/CD awareness, containers, and PaaS concepts, with TS/SCI clearance preferred and strong collaboration with IT leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Linux/Windows environments in a software development setting.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices.
• Experience with PaaS platforms configuration and management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and how IT supports PaaS.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and manage Linux based systems for a software development environment.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of Windows/Linux environment and backups including disaster recovery.
• Ensure data backups are performed regularly and test restore capabilities.
• Create and maintain Linux server documentation and security policies.

Skills

Linux administration

Security implementations

Shell scripting

Ansible

Container experience

Education

Active TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Nexus

Jenkins

Jira

Confluence

OpenShift

OpenStack

VMware ESXi

Job description

System Administrator

Position Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and manage Linux based systems supporting a software development environment.
• Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Windows/Linux environment and is responsible for backup and recovery (to include disaster recovery) of system data.
• Ensure all data is being backed up on a regular basis
• Ensure backup system is functioning correctly and periodically test the backup system by restoring files
• Respond appropriately to any system security/virus incident discovered
• Install, configure, monitor, manage and maintain all Linux based servers
• Create and maintain Linux server documentation
• Create and maintain Linux system administration processes and procedures
• Install, configure, manage and maintain Linux server based applications
• Ensure Linux based systems have the appropriate patches installed; including but not limited to, security, applications and OS
• Ensure Linux based systems are running current versions of antivirus software with current virus definition files
• Create, manage and maintain security groups
• Create, manage and maintain user accounts
• Monitor, manage and maintain storage systems and devices
• Create and maintain Windows/Linux server images
• Recommend system enhancements, including but not limited to servers, applications, storage, processes and procedures
• Recommend when additional system resources are required or when existing resources should be retired
• Ensure all appropriate asset management functions are completed as required
• Ensure all Linux servers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies
• All other tasks as assigned by the IT site leader or IT manager Secondary Responsibilities
• Create, deploy and maintain Linux desktop and notebook images
• Create, deploy and maintain Linux desktop and notebook distribution packages for software applications
• Ensure Linux desktop and notebook computers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies
• Assist the help desk respond to end users’ requests/issues

Experience Required

• Support a varied and diverse environment including server setup, deployment and maintenance. Must also have a background/ knowledge of Linux environment and administration.
• Must have working knowledge of Agile principles and practices.
• Understanding of configuration managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
• Understanding of what IT’s role is in Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) and how it can be applied to PaaS.
• Knowledge of applying containers (Docker) and use of container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Looking for Container experience as well.

Technical skills

Linux system administration, System Security Implementations, Linux shell scripting, Ansible playbook development and management, Security-Enhanced (SE) Linux and Red Hat repository administration.

Desired skills

Knowledge of the following: Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) , Multi-Factor Authentication implementation like IPA and ADFS, OpenShift, OpenStack, VMware ESXI, QAS/VAS, Windows, Active Directory, Backup and Recovery, Containers and Container Orchestration products. Knowledge of Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira and Confluence. Understand the concept of PaaS and SaaS. Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery and how it applies to IT and IT products.

Education

Career level typically with an advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelors with 5+ years experience or equivalent; wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions; works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives; failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources; frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
*Must have an Active TS/SCI

Benefits Overview

TQA's broad and competitive mix of benefits options are designed to support and protect employees and their families' physical, mental, and financial health. Employment benefits include medical, dental, life and supplemental insurance options as well as a matching 401(k) program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), education reimbursement, mental wellness reimbursements, access to a financial advisor, and up to 31 days of paid leave annually. Check out our reviews on Glassdoor!

Equal Opportunity Employer

TrustedQA is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Offer Considerations

TrustedQA considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Federal Compliance

As a federal contractor, TQA is subject to all federal and state mandates and/or other customer requirements.