Systems Administrator

As a Systems Administrator at Kitware, you will play a vital role on the Systems Administration team, working closely with teammates in supporting critical infrastructure used by Kitware's research and development engineers and support staff across a diverse range of projects.

In This Position You Will

• Support end-user hardware and software (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• Participate in the support of Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows server infrastructure
• Support regulated and customer-sponsored computing environments, including environments subject to security clearance, as needed
• Assist in administering device management systems (Active Directory, JAMF, Puppet)
• Provide support for virtual infrastructure (VMware), cloud-computing services (AWS), and various cloud service providers
• Maintain backup infrastructure (Veeam)
• Configure networking, including firewalls, wireless networks, VPN tunnels, and VLANs
• Make recommendations on new system purchases (end-user and infrastructure)
• Maintain documentation in support of new technologies and applications

Required Qualifications

• Due to contractual requirements, U.S. citizenship is required, along with the willingness and ability to obtain, use, and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph
• Bachelor's or associate's degree in an IT-related field, with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent amount of education and experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Security+ or willingness to successfully obtain required certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Linux system administration and Active Directory management
• Experience working alongside software development teams
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks