What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at Saalex?
Netsimco, a Saalex Company is seeking a Systems Administrator in Newport, RI to support the installation, configuration, maintenance, and security of enterprise information systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for administering Windows and Linux-based environments, supporting networked systems, implementing backup and recovery solutions, and ensuring the reliability, availability, and security of computing infrastructure. This position requires a strong technical foundation in systems administration, troubleshooting, and enterprise technologies.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95k-$110k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Onsite.
Essential Functions:
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Administer enterprise server environments including Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security to ensure optimal operation.
- Perform hardware and software installations, upgrades, patching, and configuration management.
- Support web application servers and associated infrastructure.
- Implement and maintain system backup and disaster recovery procedures.
- Analyze and resolve system, network, hardware, and software issues.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls in accordance with organizational security requirements.
- Support network infrastructure and coordinate with network engineering personnel as needed.
- Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end users and stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Required:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional systems administration experience.
- Current Microsoft certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, or equivalent).
- At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Web application server administration
- Network engineering
- UNIX/Linux system administration
- System backup and recovery
- Installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems, and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining server operating systems and enterprise applications.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired:
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Government, or military environments.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise storage solutions.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and security compliance frameworks.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
- Additional certifications such as Security , Linux , RHCSA, RHCE, or equivalent.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
Salary : $95 - $110