As a System Administrator
at Kitware, you will be part of a team supporting critical infrastructure used by Kitware's research and development engineers and support staff. The infrastructure includes Linux servers, VMWare vSphere, AWS, Microsoft Active Directory, and client hardware running Windows, Linux, and MacOS. The position is primarily on-site.
In This Position You Will:
- Support server infrastructure (primarily Linux/Ubuntu with some Windows).
- Support device management tools (Active Directory/JAMF/Puppet).
- Support desktop and laptop computers (Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X).
- Support mobile devices (Android, Apple iOS, ChromeOS).
- Provide support for cloud-computing services (AWS).
- Support virtual infrastructure (VMWare/VSphere).
- Maintain backup infrastructure (VEEAM).
- Configure networking including firewalls, wireless, VPN tunnels, and VLANs.
- Make recommendations on new system purchases (end-user and infrastructure).
- Perform upgrades to hardware, software, and operating systems.
- Manage Storage Area Network (SAN)/storage resources.
- Maintain documentation in support of new technologies and applications.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor's or associate's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Linux system administration and Active Directory management.
- Good written and communication skills.
- Experience working with software developers.
- Familiarity with security/compliance frameworks.
- Understanding of network administration.
- Due to contractual requirements, this position requires US Citizenship, and a willingness and ability to obtain, use, and maintain a security clearance.
$80,000 - $100,000 a year
Company Description:
Kitware is a research and development software solutions provider with a mission to advance science, make a positive impact, and share our results all within a collaborative, employee-focused work environment that is friendly, fair, and flexible. Our work is improving healthcare outcomes, increasing national security, and advancing our national computing infrastructure. Our customers and collaborators include top universities from around the world, government organizations, national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car manufacturers, financial institutions, and many others. Kitware is proud to be 100% employee-owned, and Great Place to Work-Certified™.
Additional Information:
Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility. Besides a great work environment, our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive compensation plan, tuition reimbursement program, flexible working hours, six weeks paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, bonus plan, and free coffee, drinks, and snacks. For more information on our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.kitware.com/careers/.Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Any unsolicited resume sent to Kitware, including to Kitware's mailing addresses, fax machines or email addresses, whether directly to Kitware employees or to Kitware's applicant tracking system, will be considered Kitware property. Kitware will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, and will consider any candidate submitted by a recruitment agency without a fully executed contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees.If you need assistance with applying or interviewing for a role due to a disability or special need, please reach out directly to our HR team at hr@kitware.com at any time during the hiring process. Apply for this job
