Sr. System Administrator (Linux Focused)

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Life is Short. Solve Hard Problems with Cool People.

Idaho Scientific is the Goldilocks of the spirit and growth of a startup, with a financial footing and safety of a stable corporation.

The perks of working at Idaho Scientific include all the benefits you’d expect from an employer who prioritizes a balanced human experience :

Competitive Pay

Flexible Work Schedule

Health Benefits and Insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Profit Sharing

Generous Paid Time Off Policy

Solve the Problem, Not the Symptom.

Idaho Scientific designs and deploys secure system solutions through novel CPU design, crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-a-chip architectures, and hardened operating systems.

Our solutions are the foundation for how military systems will remain safe and secure in the conflicts of the future. We need smart people like you to join us in solving hard problems that matter.

Position Description

The Linux Systems Administrator is a full-time position that reports to company leadership but is expected to interact and support team members across the organization.

Candidates with more than three years of system administration experience, working with Linux computers and networks will be considered.

The individual selected for this role will provide system administration support for Idaho Scientific’s engineering team.

The applicant selected will be exposed to a wide range of technical growth opportunities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and willing to relocate to Boise, Idaho.

What You’ll Get to Do :

Participate in network architecture design and review

Build, configure, and test new Linux and Windows based servers and workstations

Develop scripts to automate administration and auditing workloads

Implement NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 compliant procedures and security controls

Actively participate in the development of security practices and procedures to promote security across the organization

Perform security auditing

Provide IT support to employees in a fast-paced, technically diverse environment

Thoroughly document system adds, changes, and modifications

Stay current with industry best practices, vulnerabilities, and countermeasure solutions

Provide troubleshooting of network and software issues

Work in a team environment in coordination with and under supervision of an ISSM / O

Required Qualifications & Experience

US Citizenship

Ability to get a security clearance

More than 7 years of proven system administration past performance, including Linux and Windows administration, firewall and switch configuration, and scripting and software development

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while engaging in multiple tasks at once

Strong listening and problem-solving skills

Experience with computer virtualization

Strong understanding of computer architecture

Strong understanding of the OSI / IP Stack

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Active US Security Clearance

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Experience with scripting with BASH and PowerShell

Experience using GIT

Experience with managing IMS and / or Active Directory

Experience with networking, layer 2 and layer 3 devices, VPN

Location

The preferred work location is at Idaho Scientific headquarters in Boise, Idaho.

If relocation is the only reason a candidate wouldn’t consider the position, we’re willing to consider alternative work location arrangements as long as the candidate has reliable access to secure facilities.

Commitment to Diversity.

Idaho Scientific is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition including pregnancy, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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