Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description & Responsibilities:

This individual will solve complex database problems and play a critical role in the overall success of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals that enjoy working in a collaborative environment and enjoy making a difference.

• Design and manage the installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux servers and workstations
• Provide technical support for computer network issues
• Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues
• Design integrated computer systems
• Test computer hardware performance
• Test software performance
• Document operational activities
• Install computer hardware
• Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, and storage in accordance with best practices.
• Perform system monitoring, integrity verification, and availability of hardware, server resources, and key processes
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any intrusions
• Create, execute, and maintain data backup plan
• Ensure all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media
• Create, change, and or delete user accounts as required
• Responsible for hardware/software asset management and deployment for new and existing employees
• Provide help desk support and resolve issues for end-users

Job Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Proficiency with Bash, Python, or a UNIX oriented scripting language (particularly with a focus on automation)
• Minimum of 6 years of systems administration experience in a small to medium sized business’s IT team
• Experience working in a Linux environment as a system administrator
• Familiarity with basic networking (IP addresses, routing, firewalls)
• Familiarity with configuration management tools
• Must have a US Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

• Master’s degree in computer science or related field
• 10 years of systems administration experience
• Experience in Ansible
• CompTIA Linux+ Certification
• Experience working in an Enterprise Linux environment with any distribution
• Experience with LUKS encryption and LVM management at scale
• SELinux or AppArmor Endpoint Management
• Containerization experience with Docker or equivalent a huge plus
• Server Endpoint Automation and Deployment with Kubernetes or equivalent
• CompTIA Server+ Certification
• Red Hat Certified Engineer Certification

We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Company Overview :

Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.