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Space Dynamics Laboratory · 15 hours ago

5969 Cloud Linux Administrator

North Logan, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$94K/yr - $140K/yr

8+ years exp

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a System Administrator skilled in Linux to implement, secure, and maintain systems and associated applications, services, and components. The selected candidate will primarily focus on implementing and then supporting Linux in Azure and AWS cloud environments.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Leads the implementation, installation, and configuration of Linux systems and components

Assists other Systems Administrators as a Linux expert as needed

Monitors and maintains assigned systems to ensure availability, optimum performance, and security

Follows established IT policies and procedures to perform audits and ensure compliance

Works with leaders to prioritize projects, requests, changes, and tasks

Documents issues and communicates progress through updates, workflow status, due dates

Understands and utilizes Change Management when adding, modifying, or removing anything that could affect IT services

Assists in the design of information systems

Achieves in-depth knowledge of company processes, systems, and networks

Documents assigned systems and solutions

Qualification

Linux administrationCloud environments AzureCloud environments AWSInformation systems securityActive Directory/LDAPCompTIA Security+Automation tools AnsibleAutomation tools ChefContainerization DockerContainerization KubernetesOrganizational skillsProblem solvingTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

8+ years of experience in administering Linux environments, to include RPM and Debian-based distributions and a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related computer field or 13+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Experience integrating Linux with Microsoft Windows environment, to include Active Directory/LDAP, Kerberos, Exchange, and WSL

Understanding of information systems security best practices and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs

Experience configuring and supporting headless and bare metal servers

Willing to perform maintenance and support on systems outside of core hours (on-call) as required

Willingness to travel if required, though not a normal expectation

Strong organizational skills, quick learner, and demonstrated problem solver

Able to apply knowledge to complex, practical situations

Must work well independently and as part of a team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a wide range of internal and external customers

Ability and desire to continue learning new skills as system needs grow and change

Valid CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Preferred

15+ years of IT-specific experience (systems administration related)

Ability to automate at scale utilizing enterprise-grade tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet, and Terraform)

Experience with containerized tools & platforms (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or OpenShift)

Experience with one or more of the following would be helpful: Azure Kubernetes Services/Azure Container Apps/Azure Container Storage, Virtualization, backups and disaster recovery, administration of Atlassian products (Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket), GitHub, MSSQL, logging, endpoint protection, and monitoring

Experience meeting NIST SP 800-171 or NIST SP 800-53 requirements in a Linux environment