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Mpathic LLC

Systems Administrator

$85K - $115K/yr

Senior Systems Administrator Location: 100% Remote Reports To: Director of Technical Operations ... The Senior Systems Administrator must have advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems and ...

Arctiq

Linux Systems Administrator/DevOps Engineer Arctiq is a global, intelligence-driven technology ... This is a remote contract with one of Arctiq's clients. This will be a (1) month, 40 hour week ...

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Jobgether

Senior System Administrator

Washington, DC · Remote

$97.40K - $131.90K/yr

Senior System Administrator This role is ideal for an experienced IT infrastructure professional who thrives in a global remote-first environment and enjoys delivering high-quality technical support ...

Jobgether

$66.40K - $89.90K/yr

We are currently looking for a Senior System Administrator in Netherlands ... This role is ideal for an experienced IT infrastructure professional who thrives in a global remote ...

Quarterhill

System Administrator III

Frisco, TX · On-site +1

Manage Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) across production, development, and test ... Remote work from home most Fridays. * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for hardware setup and ...

Arctiq, Inc.

We are seeking an experienced Linux systems administrator/DevOps engineer to assist with migrating ... This is a remote contract with one of Arctiq's clients. This will be a (1) month, 40 hour week ...

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System Administrator

System Administrator

Semper Valens Solutions

San Antonio, TX • Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

System Administrator

Full Time Remote

Top Secret/SCI Clearance


**This position is contingent upon contract award**

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task.
  • Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements.
  • Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties.
  • Responsible for supporting deployments of the JCO system on the JCC2 AWS environment, if needed.
  • Responsible for providing support for the timely deployment of hotfixes/patches when necessary.

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 10 years of IT systems administrative experience with both Microsoft and Linux platforms with 2 years proficient understanding of maintenance (patching, STIG, and upgrade processes) on AWS cloud infrastructure.
    • Demonstrated experience and/or training in system administration and development best practices in AWS development.
    • Demonstrated experience with security and compliance of DoW Gov. Cloud hosted infrastructure

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in an associated field
  • AWS Solutions Architect certification.
  • AWS SysOps Administrator certification.
  • Red Hat certification.

About Semper Valens Solutions:

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.

At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes.

We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-6870.

Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

All Jobs at Semper Valens Solutions: https://sempervalens.com/careers