General Atomics · 2 hours ago
Applications Administrator
Poway, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking an Applications Administrator to join their IT team, responsible for managing operating systems, networking fundamentals, scripting, and system administration tools.
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Responsibilities
Operating Systems: Knowledge of operating systems like Linux, Windows, or Unix is essential. Familiarity with command-line interfaces, file systems, and system configuration is a must
Networking Fundamentals: Basic Understanding networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and network protocols is crucial for managing network services and troubleshooting network-related issues
Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or PowerShell is beneficial for automating repetitive tasks, system administration, and application deployment
System Administration Tools: Familiarity with tools like package managers (e.g., apt, yum, or rpm), configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef), and monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus) is valuable
Security: Familiarity with basic security concepts, such as user access management, firewalls, and security best practices, is important for protecting systems and applications
Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial for identifying and resolving issues related to applications, systems, and infrastructure
Documentation and Communication: Ability to document processes, configurations, and procedures clearly, and communicate effectively with developers, engineers, and other stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors degree in Information Technology or a related discipline and three or more years of progressive professional applications administration experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education
Ability to write scripts in an administrative language
Understanding of Active Directory and LDAP concepts
Familiarity with SSL certificate trusts
Previous experience supporting applications written in Java
Basic understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Preferred
2+ years of experience working in a corporate environment preferred
A degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience (4+ years)
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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