Unix​/Linux System Administrator DevOps

Cymertek Corporation10 months ago
Aurora, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Join Cymertek Corporation as a Unix / Linux System Administrator with DevOps expertise in Aurora, CO 80014. In this role, you will maintain, automate and optimize Unix/Linux-based systems while integrating DevOps practices to streamline development and deployment processes. The position requires a high level of security clearance including TS/SCI Full Poly and a foundational degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain Unix/Linux servers and systems
  • Implement and manage automation tools for deployment
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams
  • Ensure system security and compliance
  • Develop and maintain system documentation and procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux administration
  • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)
  • Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python)
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker)
  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI Full Poly

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes
  • Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
  • Experience with virtualization tools (e.g., VMware)
  • Expertise in high-availability systems and disaster recovery strategies

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive Compensation in a growing company
  • Family-oriented work environment where you are treated like family
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Dynamic projects in information technology, cybersecurity and consulting

Required Skills

Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet)
Unix/Linux administration
CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Scripting (Bash, Python)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Monitoring (Nagios, Prometheus)
DevOps practices
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)