Technical Systems Administrator

Talantir; United States; Remote; USD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a dynamic Technical Systems Administrator who will lead design, deployment, and maintenance of our complex IT infrastructure. You will ensure stability, security, and scalability across Windows, Linux, UNIX environments while enabling teams with reliable systems.

Responsibilities include building scalable architectures with Kubernetes, virtualization (VMware ESXi), cloud (AWS/Azure), and automation of deployments via CI/CD tools.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux/UNIX in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on with virtualization (VMware ESXi), cloud (AWS/Azure), and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), scripting (Bash/Python), and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure across multiple platforms.
• Implement scalable architectures with microservices and container orchestration.
• Automate deployment pipelines and manage security controls.
• Ensure high availability with backups and DR planning.
• Monitor systems via REST APIs and manage performance.

Skills

System administration

Windows

Linux

UNIX

Kubernetes

VMware ESXi

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Bash

Python

Networking basics

Database administration

Education

AWS Certification

VMware Certified Professional

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Kubernetes

VMware ESXi

AWS

Azure

Bash

Python

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

NoSQL databases

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Technical Systems Administrator to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of our complex IT infrastructure. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our systems across diverse platforms. Your expertise in system architecture, virtualization, cloud services, and network security will drive innovative solutions that support our organizational growth. Join us to be at the forefront of technology operations, empowering teams with reliable and efficient systems that enable success.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee system administration tasks across Windows, Linux, and UNIX operating systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Design and implement scalable system architectures utilizing solution architecture principles, including microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Maintain and optimize IT infrastructure components such as RAID controllers, VMware ESXi hosts, AWS cloud environments, Azure platforms, and virtualization technologies.
• Develop and automate deployment pipelines using DevOps tools like Jenkins, Git, CI/CD processes, scripting languages (Bash, Shell Scripting, Python), and configuration management tools.
• Configure and manage network security protocols including firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, load balancing solutions, and information security best practices to safeguard data integrity.
• Implement database solutions with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring high availability through load balancing and replication strategies.
• Monitor system health using RESTful APIs, REST interfaces for microservices communication, and system management tools to proactively address issues before they impact operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop system design specifications aligned with business needs while adhering to SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) methodologies.
• Support disaster recovery planning by configuring backup solutions for NoSQL databases like Cassandra or MongoDB and traditional RDBMS.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards by conducting regular security audits and updating policies related to information security.

Experience

• Proven experience in system administration within enterprise IT environments managing diverse operating systems such as Windows Server and Linux distributions.
• Extensive knowledge of system architecture design including virtualization (VMware ESXi), containerization (Kubernetes), cloud services (AWS & Azure), and networking fundamentals like DNS, DHCP, VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with solution architecture involving microservices frameworks utilizing RESTful APIs and service-oriented architecture principles.
• Strong background in database management systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle PL/SQL scripts; familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or Python for automation; experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with information security practices including firewall configuration, access controls, encryption standards and vulnerability assessments.
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies combined with experience working within Agile teams to deliver continuous improvements in system reliability.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or VMware Certified Professional are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Join us as a Technical Systems Administrator to shape the future of our IT landscape! Bring your passion for innovative technology solutions—your expertise will help build resilient systems that power our organization forward!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,617.94 - $101,432.36 per year

Work Location: Remote