Systems Administrator Quality Assurance

Starfish Storage Corporation; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Multiple health insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with employer matching

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Starfish Storage Corporation in Waltham is seeking a Senior Linux & Windows System Administrator to join their technology team. The role requires at least 7 years of experience, strong skills in Linux and Windows environments, and expertise in QA methodologies. Responsibilities include developing infrastructure validation plans, collaborating with DevOps teams, and ensuring system reliability and performance. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $125k to $185k per year, along with various benefits including health and dental insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Linux and Windows system administration.
• Experience implementing QA methodologies in infrastructure environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute infrastructure validation and testing plans.
• Build automated test scripts for system validation and deployment pipelines.
• Validate system updates, patches, and configuration changes before production rollout.

Skills

Linux server administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)

Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)

Active Directory & Group Policy

Python and PowerShell scripting

CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins)

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing)

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Strategic mindset

Education

University degree (STEM preferred)

Tools

Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Microsoft and Red Hat certifications

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux & Windows System Administrator with strong Quality Assurance (QA) experience to join our growing technology team. This role requires deep systems expertise across both Linux and Windows environments, combined with a quality‑driven mindset to ensure reliability, security, performance, and compliance across our infrastructure.

Location & Compensation

Location: Remote, onshore in the USA.

Compensation: $125k to $185k per year depending on experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute infrastructure validation and testing plans.
• Build automated test scripts for system validation and deployment pipelines.
• Validate system updates, patches, and configuration changes before production rollout.
• Enforce documentation, change control, and release management processes.
• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to improve CI/CD reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Linux and Windows system administration.
• Strong experience with Linux server administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory & Group Policy, Python and PowerShell scripting, and large‑scale unstructured data management.
• Experience implementing QA methodologies in infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, etc.).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing).
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Independent worker with a strategic mindset and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• University degree required; STEM background preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Ability to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis.
• Background check required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Microsoft and Red Hat certifications.
• Experience in research environments.
• Bash scripting.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a quality‑first mindset.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Multiple health insurance options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching.
• Long‑term disability insurance.Paid holidays and PTO that increase with tenure.
• Opportunities for growth!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starfish Storage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, military service, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.