Senior Systems Administrator

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JOB TITLE

Senior Systems Administrator

DEPARTMENT

Engineering

REPORT TO

Senior Director of Security Operations

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full-time (exempt) 

LOCATION

Remote

CITIZENSHIP

U.S. Citizenship required

CLEARANCE & LEVEL

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if needed)

ANNUAL SALARY (up to)

$130k (based on experience)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Senior Systems Administrator role is fully remote, and we are seeking a strong Senior Systems Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure Eutelsat Network Solutions’ cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. This role provides senior level technical experience and is responsible for the deployment, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based systems and services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical expertise in cloud technologies, automation, and system administration, with a focus on ensuring high availability, security, and performance of our cloud environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Deploy, configure, and maintain cloud infrastructure across Azure Cloud Platforms
• Manage virtual machines, containers, storage systems, and networking components in cloud environments
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Monitor cloud resource utilization and optimize costs through rightsizing and resource management
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and organizational policies

System Administration & Automation

• Provide backup Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Administer Linux and Windows servers in hybrid environments
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies
• Implement configuration management using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Manage backup and disaster recovery solutions for cloud-based systems
• Perform system updates, patches, and security hardening procedures

Monitoring & Performance Optimization

• Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or similar tools
• Configure alerting and notification systems for proactive issue identification
• Analyze system performance metrics and implement optimization strategies
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and coordinate resolution efforts
• Maintain system documentation and runbooks for operational procedures

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain cloud security policies and access controls
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) roles and permissions
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability remediation
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with security teams on incident response and forensic activities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         There are no supervisory responsibilities for this role.

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE

Education & Certifications

·         Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

·         Cloud certification preferred: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional

·         Linux certification (RHCE, LPIC) or Microsoft certification (MCSA/MCSE) preferred

Technical Skills

·         6+ years of system administration experience, including 3 years in cloud environments and proficiency with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS ,Azure Government)

·         Strong Linux and Windows server administration skills

·         Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

·         Knowledge of networking concepts including VPCs, subnets, load balancers, and DNS

·         Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages

Professional Skills

·         Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

·         Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

·         Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities

·         Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

·         Knowledge of Snowflake cloud-based data warehousing platform

·         Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (ELK stack, Splunk, Datadog)

·         Background in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-53,        RMF)

·         Experience with serverless technologies and microservices architectures

Technical Environment

·         Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS

·         Operating Systems: Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Windows Server

·         Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, CloudFormation

·         Monitoring: CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk

·         Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS

·         Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, YAML

Travel

·         Up to 15% of national travel is possible for this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

OneWeb Technologies dba Eutelsat Network Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.