Systems Administrator Quality Assurance
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux & Windows System Administrator with strong Quality Assurance (QA) experience to join our growing technology team. This role requires deep systems expertise across both Linux and Windows environments, combined with a quality-driven mindset to ensure reliability, security, performance, and compliance across our infrastructure. You will play a critical role in designing, maintaining, securing, automating, and validating the Starfish Storage product while integrating QA best practices to assure it’s reliable and bulletproof. About Starfish Storage: At Starfish Storage, we are revolutionizing the way organizations manage unstructured data at scale and across enterprises. With over a decade of experience, our innovative platform is designed to empower clients across various industries. Our clients include industry leaders in media & entertainment, research computing, biotech, higher education, and government sectors. You’ll be working with visionary C-suite clients and the top-tier technical teams who make digital transformations happen. This is an opportunity to drive change in some of the most technically demanding environments in the world.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Linux and Windows system administration
- Strong experience with: Linux server administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) Active Directory & Group Policy Python and Powershell scripting Large storage management
- Experience implementing QA methodologies in infrastructure environments
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, etc.)
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing)
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Independent worker with a strategic mindset and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- University degree required; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) background preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
- Ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
- Background check required.
Nice To Haves
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Microsoft and Red Hat certifications
- Experience in research environments
- Bash scripting
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute infrastructure validation and testing plans
- Build automated test scripts for system validation and deployment pipelines
- Validate system updates, patches, and configuration changes before production rollout
- Enforce documentation, change control, and release management processes
- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to improve CI/CD reliability
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Multiple health insurance options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays and PTO that increase with tenure
- Opportunities for growth!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
