Senior Linux Systems Administrator (Remote - Tallahassee, FL)

Diverse Computing, Inc. (DCI) is looking for a highly driven Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position that can be performed fully remotely, with hybrid in-office options available for candidates in or near Tallahassee, FL.

The ideal candidate will be as proud as we are to have the privilege of delivering unmatched support and user-friendly software. Our clients and fellow employees are fully engaged in being an integral part of solution-oriented development and improvement of public safety software that agencies throughout the United States rely on. Our unwavering customer service and technical support is one of the main reasons for our continued business success.

The focus of this position is to serve as a senior technical authority on Linux infrastructure across the organization. You will architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade RHEL-based systems, drive automation initiatives, mentor junior administrators, and ensure the security and availability of critical infrastructure serving public safety agencies nationwide. We are seeking someone with a dedication to helping others, as well as deep expertise in Linux systems administration, automation, and security.

Get to know us a little.

At Diverse Computing, we are passionate about making a difference. Our mission: Deliver innovative solutions that improve the effectiveness and security of the public safety community. In other words, we create software that has a higher purpose than simply making a profit. Imagine working for a company where you can take ownership of your projects, be an integral part of team-oriented innovation, and play a pivotal role with software that is designed to improve public safety. At Diverse Computing, these aren't just catch phrases... they are part of our everyday reality, and yes, we're proud of it!

Requirements

As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you will:

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for RHEL/CentOS Linux systems administration across enterprise environments
• Manage system infrastructure including databases, firewalls, storage systems, and other software and hardware
• Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues that may arise
• Monitor the systems daily and respond quickly to any security breaches, usability concerns, application errors, or performance issues
• Lead automation efforts for deployments and configuration management on Linux systems using Ansible and Bash
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior administrators and technicians; assist with tier-2 and tier-3 support issues
• Monitor existing deployments for issues and recommend improvements to the stability and availability of new and existing deployments
• Make recommendations for future server, software, and infrastructure upgrades
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Work with customers on implementation of new projects and hardware and software refreshes
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Design and enforce security controls through access management, backups, and firewalls
• Establish backup systems, verify that the backups have been completed, and test the backups
• Perform DR activities as needed
• Build and maintain internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies
• Study technical and patch literature to keep abreast of the latest technologies and patch updates
• Lead integration of new applications and technologies into the current system
• Troubleshoot and debug production software
• Analyze requirements then disseminate, evaluate, articulate, and design solutions
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting
• Research ideas to improve system performance and impact availability
  

Success factors generally include a/an:

• High degree of pride in accuracy, attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and humble confidence
• Sense of urgency and vigilance when it comes to security
• Analytical mindset that naturally enjoys solving technical problems
• Enjoyment in conducting research into technology related issues and topics
• Commitment to being readily available and supportive to their team
• Proactive approach to systems maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate junior team members
• Dedication to teamwork and cooperation
• Great communication skills that include the ability to truly listen when communicating with others
• High regard for taking responsibility and ownership of one's own work and actions
• Knack for thriving in a fast-paced environment and demonstrating responsible decisiveness
• Natural affinity for cu