Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics is seeking to hire a Systems Administrator to join our team. This position will be responsible for administration, configuration, installation, provisioning, and monitoring of Linux systems in a hybrid cloud environment. Job duties include troubleshooting to ensure availability, capacity and performance of infrastructure systems. Perform assigned duties with general direction from team leads and/or managers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deploy highly available, scalable and secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Azure
• Implement infrastructure migration methodologies and techniques to migrate workloads into Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Develop automation to support continuous delivery and continuous integration process
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure and AWS technologies (both IaaS and PaaS) and options to support the migration process
• Prioritize, manage and maintain Service Now ticket queues while maintaining SLAs
• Ensure all documentation stays up to date including run books
• Ensure required reporting is accurate and completed on time
• Maintain 24/7 on-call support as assigned (2wk shifts)
• Perform other duties as instructed by team leads and/or managers
• Be able to rapidly switch context as required by management and emerging incidents
• Maintain vendor relationships and utilize their support when applicable
• Utilize and improve highly available, scalable and secure hybrid cloud infrastructure (VMware, Azure and AWS)
• Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service
• Install and set up Linux systems and servers in a hybrid cloud environment
• Migrate server systems between hybrid cloud platforms
• Engineer systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs
• Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment
• Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes
• Perform routine system maintenance and resolve issues as they arise
• Review error logs, dashboards, and reported errors and seek out solutions
• Follow change control policies and procedures to ensure proper review, notification, and record of maintenance events
• Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks while maintaining credential security
• Monitor system performance to prevent slowdowns and crashes
• Develop and deploy solutions so that the system remains usable for all personnel
• Provide technical support and guidance to users and other administrators
• Work closely with other personnel to answer technical questions or resolve issues with server-side performance
• Support users by assisting with installation and maintenance of Linux-based programs and help diagnose problems with these applications so that they work with existing servers
• Identify faults and vulnerable areas within the system’s architecture
• Follow and maintain all compliance regulations
• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments  

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.



Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in information technology or a related discipline and ten or more years of progressive professional experience in an information technology department primarily in systems administration. May substitute equivalent working experience in the field in lieu of education.
• In depth knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8+
• Infrastructure as Code methodologies and other automation strategies / tools
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud management and concepts including related areas of responsibility (storage, networking, etc)
• Strong scripting abilities in languages such as Python, Powershell, Perl, and/or Bourne/Bash
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP
• Additional certifications in the areas of: Security, Linux, Cloud (Azure, AWS), and VMware are preferred
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills  
• Operating systems: Primary: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8+. Secondary: Other Linux, Windows, AIX
• Management/Maintenance/Deployment tools: Puppet, Satellite, Ansible, Terraform, HP OneView, Active Directory, Centrify, Netbackup
• Development tools and Languages: Python, Powershell, Perl, Bourne/Bash, Github, Gitlab, Visual Studio Code
• Monitoring/security tools: Orion, QRadar, Splunk, Nessus, Tenable, SELinux, FireEye, Threathunter
• System Platforms: Azure, VMware, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Rackmount servers, HPC clusters
• Agile Methodology
• Possess both progressive technology experience and project planning acumen - ensuring on-time completion of tasks and projects in a team setting.   
• Is nimble, forward thinking, and thoughtful.  
• At home in a hybrid role of “roll up the sleeves” with technology teams  
• Demonstrates the ability to inspire team effort, communicate IT organization goals, and build consistent process.

Required Experience

• 2-3 years familiarity with hybrid cloud platforms and their utilities: VMware, Azure, AWS
• Previous working experience as a Linux Administrator for (10) year(s) with strong server administration experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds  

Salary:$98,100 - $171,398