Linux Systems Administrator (Tallahassee, FL)

Diverse Computing•Tallahassee, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Diverse Computing, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a highly driven Linux Systems Administrator, open to candidates from Level I through Senior. This full-time, salaried, exempt position can be performed fully remotely, with hybrid options available for those near Tallahassee, FL. The role involves building, maintaining, and securing an enterprise-grade RHEL-based infrastructure. Responsibilities will vary based on experience, ranging from daily operations support and automation to system architecture and mentoring. The ideal candidate will have a dedication to helping others, a passion for problem-solving, and a strong understanding of Linux systems administration, automation, and security. DCI is passionate about making a difference by creating software that improves the effectiveness and security of the public safety community.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, or other related technology fields
Have at least 5 years of Linux administration experience, with 3+ years focused on RHEL/CentOS environments (preferred)
Are very proficient with: RHEL 8/9 administration, including SELinux, systemd, and firewalld
Are very proficient with: Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation
Are very proficient with: VMware and/or Proxmox virtualization administration
Are very proficient with: Bash scripting
Have working knowledge of SQL, including administration of SQL Server or MySQL databases
Have a minimum of five years of professional IT experience with systems or network administration (preferred)
Are able to work on-call on a rotating basis
Are able and available to work 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Can assist with early-morning software releases
Are effective at communicating with customers, colleagues, and management
Can confidently pass rigorous fingerprint-based state and federal background screenings and drug screening, as required by the nationwide agencies we work with (mandatory)
Do not require sponsorship to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position

Nice To Haves

Hold a current Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification on RHEL 8 or newer (preferred)
Python scripting experience is a strong plus
Have experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Nagios, or Prometheus (nice to have/preferred)
Have networking experience (especially dealing with Cisco ASAs and switches) (nice to have/preferred)
Have worked with Microsoft Azure or other cloud hosting services (nice to have/preferred)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for RHEL/CentOS Linux systems administration across enterprise environments
Manage system infrastructure including databases, firewalls, storage systems, and other software and hardware
Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues that may arise
Monitor the systems daily and respond quickly to any security breaches, usability concerns, application errors, or performance issues
Lead automation efforts for deployments and configuration management on Linux systems using Ansible and Bash
Mentor and provide guidance to junior administrators and technicians; assist with tier-2 and tier-3 support issues
Monitor existing deployments for issues and recommend improvements to the stability and availability of new and existing deployments
Make recommendations for future server, software, and infrastructure upgrades
Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
Work with customers on implementation of new projects and hardware and software refreshes
Troubleshoot issues and outages
Design and enforce security controls through access management, backups, and firewalls
Establish backup systems, verify that the backups have been completed, and test the backups
Perform DR activities as needed
Build and maintain internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies
Study technical and patch literature to keep abreast of the latest technologies and patch updates
Lead integration of new applications and technologies into the current system
Troubleshoot and debug production software
Analyze requirements then disseminate, evaluate, articulate, and design solutions
Create technical documentation for reference and reporting
Research ideas to improve system performance and impact availability

Benefits

Generous coverage options for Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance for you and your family; begins 1st of month after date of hire
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health-related expenses
Company sponsored Group Life / AD&D Insurance
Supplemental insurance options: life, AD&D, short and long term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
Up to 3% matching SIMPLE IRA retirement contributions; no vesting schedule
15 days (3 workweeks) of annually earned PTO, front-loaded for immediate availability; additional days awarded at service milestones starting at 3+ years
12 paid holidays annually
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Work / Life balance-centered Flex Scheduling policy
Fully remote & hybrid (office/remote) work opportunities
Reimbursement of approved business-related travel and professional development expenses