System Administrator

Innova Solutions Inc; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Sick time

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions client is hiring a System Administrator in Waco, TX for a 12-month contract to hire. You will deploy, secure, and support Linux and Windows workstations across engineering teams.

Responsibilities include provisioning, patching, configuring baseline builds, administering Proxmox, and enabling Jira/Bitbucket/Jenkins integrations. Strong scripting and AD/SSO familiarity are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent IT experience required.
• 3+ years of system administration in Linux/Windows.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Linux/Windows workstations with standard builds.
• Maintain baseline configurations across multiple Linux distros and Windows.
• Manage Proxmox environments for workstation virtualization.
• Support Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins with DevOps coordination.
• Handle authentication, access control, and security hardening.
• Troubleshoot OS, hardware, network, and app issues.
• Automate admin tasks using Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Document standards and support processes.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Proxmox

Jira

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Scripting

PowerShell

Python

LDAP

Active Directory

SSO

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Tools

Proxmox

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

CentOS

Rocky Linux

Windows 10/11

Jira

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a System Administrator. Position Type: Full Time Contract, Contract to hire. Duration: 12 months. Location: Waco, TX 76705.

Responsibilities

The Linux and Windows Workstation System Administrator is responsible for deploying, securing, maintaining, and supporting desktop and laptop systems used by engineering, development, and technical staff.

• Administer and support Linux and Windows workstations, including provisioning, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain standardized workstation builds and configuration baselines across Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Windows 10, and Windows 11 platforms.
• Support and administer Proxmox environments used for workstation virtualization, testing, or infrastructure support.
• Provide administration and user support for Atlassian Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins in coordination with engineering and DevOps teams.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, authentication, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot hardware, OS, application, network, and performance issues.
• Support endpoint security tools, encryption, antivirus, logging, and compliance requirements.
• Automate routine administration tasks using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or configuration management tools.
• Manage software packaging, deployment, updates, and developer tool installation.
• Document workstation standards, procedures, and support processes.
• Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, help desk, and DevOps teams to resolve incidents and improve reliability.

Ideal candidate will have

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of system administration experience in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
• Experience supporting or administering Proxmox virtualization environments.
• Experience supporting Atlassian Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins in a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with centralized authentication such as LDAP, Active Directory integration, or SSO.
• Experience with patch management, endpoint hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across OS, hardware, networking, and applications.

Pay Range and Benefits

Pay Range: $65-$70 per hour. Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coveragePre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website

https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Referral Bonus

Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [emailprotected] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.

Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.