Senior Systems Administrator

OneWeb Technologies•Houston, TX

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Systems Administrator role is fully remote, and we are seeking a strong Senior Systems Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure Eutelsat Network Solutions’ cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. This role provides senior level technical experience and is responsible for the deployment, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based systems and services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical expertise in cloud technologies, automation, and system administration, with a focus on ensuring high availability, security, and performance of our cloud environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
6+ years of system administration experience, including 3 years in cloud environments and proficiency with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS ,Azure Government)
Strong Linux and Windows server administration skills
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of networking concepts including VPCs, subnets, load balancers, and DNS
Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities
Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
U.S. Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if needed)

Nice To Haves

Cloud certification preferred: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional
Linux certification (RHCE, LPIC) or Microsoft certification (MCSA/MCSE) preferred
Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of Snowflake cloud-based data warehousing platform
Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (ELK stack, Splunk, Datadog)
Background in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-53, RMF)
Experience with serverless technologies and microservices architectures

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain cloud infrastructure across Azure Cloud Platforms
Manage virtual machines, containers, storage systems, and networking components in cloud environments
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
Monitor cloud resource utilization and optimize costs through rightsizing and resource management
Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and organizational policies
Provide backup Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
Administer Linux and Windows servers in hybrid environments
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies
Implement configuration management using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Manage backup and disaster recovery solutions for cloud-based systems
Perform system updates, patches, and security hardening procedures
Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or similar tools
Configure alerting and notification systems for proactive issue identification
Analyze system performance metrics and implement optimization strategies
Troubleshoot complex system issues and coordinate resolution efforts
Maintain system documentation and runbooks for operational procedures
Implement and maintain cloud security policies and access controls
Manage identity and access management (IAM) roles and permissions
Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability remediation
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with security teams on incident response and forensic activities