Senior Linux Systems Administrator (Remote - Tallahassee, FL)

Diverse Computing•Tallahassee, FL

12d•Remote

About The Position

Diverse Computing, Inc. (DCI) is looking for a highly driven Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position that can be performed fully remotely, with hybrid in-office options available for candidates in or near Tallahassee, FL. The ideal candidate will be as proud as we are to have the privilege of delivering unmatched support and user-friendly software. Our clients and fellow employees are fully engaged in being an integral part of solution-oriented development and improvement of public safety software that agencies throughout the United States rely on. Our unwavering customer service and technical support is one of the main reasons for our continued business success. The focus of this position is to serve as a senior technical authority on Linux infrastructure across the organization. You will architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade RHEL-based systems, drive automation initiatives, mentor junior administrators, and ensure the security and availability of critical infrastructure serving public safety agencies nationwide. We are seeking someone with a dedication to helping others, as well as deep expertise in Linux systems administration, automation, and security. Get to know us a little. At Diverse Computing, we are passionate about making a difference. Our mission: Deliver innovative solutions that improve the effectiveness and security of the public safety community. In other words, we create software that has a higher purpose than simply making a profit. Imagine working for a company where you can take ownership of your projects, be an integral part of team-oriented innovation, and play a pivotal role with software that is designed to improve public safety. At Diverse Computing, these aren't just catch phrases... they are part of our everyday reality, and yes, we're proud of it!

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, or other related technology fields
Hold a current Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification on RHEL 8 or newer (required)
Have at least 5 years of Linux administration experience, with 3+ years focused on RHEL/CentOS environments (required)
Are very proficient with: RHEL 8/9 administration, including SELinux, systemd, and firewalld
Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation
VMware and/or Proxmox virtualization administration
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
Either live in Tallahassee, FL or are planning to move to the Tallahassee area, or are able to work fully remote
Currently reside in one of these states: FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MO, NC, NJ, NY, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA; Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near Tallahassee, Florida
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

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
Last, but not least, loving your job! An award-winning company culture that’s welcoming, fun, collaborative, and supportive. Find out more at https://www.diversecomputing.com/careers