Senior Systems Engineer (Unix and Windows)

Starfish Storage

• $125K — $185K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Waltham, MA
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Linux system administrator in medium to large IT environments
  • Fluent with Linux tools and proficient in debugging and performance analysis
  • Familiar with Linux packaging tools like Yum, Apt, dpkg, and Rpm
  • Proficient in automation and scripting with languages such as Python and BASH
  • Understanding of SQL and database management, with direct experience in Postgres preferred
  • Hands-on experience administering large scale NAS storage systems
  • Familiar with troubleshooting NFS and SMB protocol issues
  • Strong command-line skills for diagnosing and optimizing system performance

Responsibilities

  • Administer large-scale Linux environments to ensure reliability and performance
  • Utilize scripting to automate tasks and improve efficiency
  • Analyze system performance and troubleshoot issues for optimal operation
  • Collaborate with teams to support scientific workflows and compliance solutions
  • Engage directly with high-profile clients to ensure satisfaction and resolve issues
  • Manage storage solutions, including NAS and familiarity with various file systems
  • Maintain documentation and standards for system administration practices

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and multiple health insurance options
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO that increase with tenure
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
Location:

Remote, onshore in the USA
Salary:

$125k to $185k per year depending on experience and skills

How to Apply:

Please only apply to one open position. If you aren't a fit for it, we'll consider you for other positions automatically.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter that a) highlights your relevant experience related to the qualifications listed below; b) explains your interest in Starfish in particular; and c) addresses the following questions:
  1. Please describe your scripting skills including which languages you are strongest in and, ideally, explain a few more complicated scripting projects you have done.
  2. Have you ever had any clients where the buck stopped with you to make them happy? Please describe "clients" you have had. For example, clients in your personal consulting practice, internal client users within your organization, external clients your organization serviced, etc.
  3. Please describe any large storage environments you've administered.
  4. What is your superpower? Help us see the forest for the trees and tell us where you shine most and what you might uniquely contribute to our organization. This is important to us because it tells us what unique value you can bring to the organization.

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of Linux sysadmin experience in medium to large IT environments
  • Strong fluency with Linux tools, debugging, and performance analysis
  • Strong familiarity with Linux packaging tools and usage such as Yum, Apt, dpkg, Rpm
  • Should be comfortable using Python, BASH, or other high-level languages to automate repetitive tasks, analyze logs, and identify performance bottlenecks
  • Familiarity with SQL and Databases. SQL scripting (Postgres direct experience a plus)
  • Hands on CLI experience administering large scale NAS storage
  • Hands-on experience with NFS and SMB protocol mounting and troubleshooting
  • Deep expertise on the linux command line and tools to diagnose issues and optimize performance
  • Familiarity with, and experience troubleshooting permissions issues such as LDAP, active directory, and PAM
  • Strong debugging and system diagnostics for performance analysis and problem determination
  • Experience working with Web services such as HTML, Nginx, CGI, and Apache
  • Competent network and network troubleshooting skills
  • Windows administration experience a plus
  • Experience with parallel file systems (Lustre, GPFS, BGFS, etc) is a plus
  • Experience with data protection, migration, or archiving software (i.e., NetApp, Veritas, Rubrik, Cohesity, Komprise, Commvault) is a plus.
  • Flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
  • 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.
  • Background check required.


Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced system administrator with a well-rounded set of enterprise IT experience, strong scripting and problem solving skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work with clients that are household names across the U.S. and internationally. You'll leverage Starfish's technology to support everything from scientific workflows to migrations to compliance solutions. This is a high-impact role within a fast-growing company, with the opportunity to drive value and satisfaction for clients.

Benefits:

We recognize that satisfaction and well-being are integral components for long-term sustainability and business success. As such, employees are provided competitive compensation, options (potential), as well as the following 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!


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