closed vacancy Linux System Administrator I (Remote)

What you get to do:

• On-going Sysadmin work on bare metal and AWS instances.
• Proactive system/network monitoring.
• Proactive system capacity planning.
• Deployment and task automation utilizing salt or other methods.
• Issue/ Incident response.
• Peer-level technical support
• Work with the compliance team to implement controls and other security needs.
• Continuous improvement of the system as a whole.

What you bring to the team: 

• As a result of a government contract in which this position will be involved, this role requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, IT or equivalent required
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to keep key stakeholders informed in a timely manner
• 2+ years of Linux administration and engineering experience.
• 1+ years Python development experience or an equal level of proficiency in another language. For candidates that have experience with languages other than Python.
• Experience leading, or participating in, the implementation of at least one configuration management system
• Experience deploying a host virtualization platform and containers.
• Experience with fully implemented automation workflows.
• Web Server experience (SAAS experience a huge plus)
• Motivated self-starter with ability to self-manage and work well independently, as well as in a team within a dynamic environment.
• Strong application, operating system, kernel, and hardware debugging skills.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary and an unlimited PTO policy.
• 401k match which is fully vested after 3 years of service
• A dynamic and fun work environment with passionate, top-notch colleagues
• An opportunity to join a company at an inflection point in its growth pathway
• Leadership that is invested in hearing your ideas and in your professional growth