We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux & Windows System Administrator with strong Quality Assurance (QA) experience to join our growing technology team.
This role requires deep systems expertise across both Linux and Windows environments, combined with a quality-driven mindset to ensure reliability, security, performance, and compliance across our infrastructure.
You will play a critical role in designing, maintaining, securing, automating, and validating the Starfish Storage product while integrating QA best practices to assure it’s reliable and bulletproof.
Develop and execute infrastructure validation and testing plans
Build automated test scripts for system validation and deployment pipelines
Validate system updates, patches, and configuration changes before production rollout
Enforce documentation, change control, and release management processes
Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to improve CI/CD reliability

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Linux and Windows system administration
Strong experience with: Linux server administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
Active Directory & Group Policy
Python and Powershell scripting
Large storage management
Experience implementing QA methodologies in infrastructure environments
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, etc.)
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing)
Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Flexibility
Excellent interpersonal skills
Independent worker with a strategic mindset and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
University degree required; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) background preferred.
An advanced degree is a plus.
Ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits
Multiple health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays and PTO that increase with tenure
Opportunities for growth!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Linux system administrationWindows ServerActive DirectoryGroup PolicyPython scriptingPowershell scriptingLarge storage managementQA methodologiesCI/CD pipelinesNetworking fundamentals

Soft Skills

Excellent troubleshootingRoot cause analysisFlexibilityExcellent interpersonal skillsIndependent workerStrategic mindsetCollaborativeFast-paced environment

Certifications

University degreeSTEM backgroundAdvanced degree