Systems Administrator

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Locations

New York, NY, USA • Clifton Park, NY, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Android Development

AWS

iOS/Swift

Linux/Unix

Operating Systems

Ansible

Requirements

A bachelor's or associate degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience
Experience with Linux system administration and Active Directory management
Good written and communication skills
Experience working with software developers
Understanding of network administration
Due to contractual requirements, this position requires US Citizenship and a willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Responsibilities

Support server infrastructure (primarily Linux/Ubuntu with some Windows)
Support device management tools (Active Directory/JAMF/Ansible)
Support desktop and laptop computers (Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X)
Support mobile devices (Android, Apple iOS)
Maintain backup infrastructure (VEEAM)
Provide support for cloud-computing services (AWS)
Support virtual infrastructure (VMWare/VSphere)
Configure networking including firewalls, wireless, VPN tunnels, and VLANs
Make recommendations on new system purchases (end-user and infrastructure)
Perform upgrades to hardware, software, and operating systems
Manage Storage Area Network (SAN)/storage resources
Document in support of new technologies, applications, and operating systems

As a Systems Administrator at Kitware you will be part of a team supporting critical infrastructure used by Kitware’s research and development engineers and support staff. The infrastructure includes Linux servers, VMWare vSphere, AWS, Microsoft Active Directory, and client hardware running Windows, Linux, and MacOS. The position is primarily on-site.

In This Position You Will:

Support server infrastructure (primarily Linux/Ubuntu with some Windows).
Support device management tools (Active Directory/JAMF/Ansible).
Support desktop and laptop computers (Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X).
Support mobile devices (Android, Apple iOS).
Maintain backup infrastructure (VEEAM).
Provide support for cloud-computing services (AWS).
Support virtual infrastructure (VMWare/VSphere).
Configure networking including firewalls, wireless, VPN tunnels, and VLANs.
Make recommendations on new system purchases (end-user and infrastructure).
Perform upgrades to hardware, software, and operating systems.
Manage Storage Area Network (SAN)/storage resources.
Document in support of new technologies, applications, and operating systems.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s or associate degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience.
Experience with Linux system administration and Active Directory management.
Good written and communication skills.
Experience working with software developers.
Understanding of network administration.
Due to contractual requirements, this position requires US Citizenship and a willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Company Description:

Kitware is a research and development software solutions provider with a mission to advance science, make a positive impact, and share our results all within a collaborative, employee-focused work environment that is friendly, fair, and flexible. Our work is improving healthcare outcomes, increasing national security, and advancing our national computing infrastructure. Our customers and collaborators include top universities from around the world, government organizations, national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car manufacturers, financial institutions, and many others.

Kitware is proud to be 100% employee-owned, and Great Place to Work-Certified™.

Additional Information:

Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility. Besides a great work environment, our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive compensation plan, tuition reimbursement program, flexible working hours, six weeks paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, bonus plan, and free coffee, drinks, and snacks.

Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

To be in compliance with the requirements for federal government contractors, all Kitware new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. Kitware will consider exceptions for religious and medical reasons, where appropriate. “Fully vaccinated” means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose, or have received 1 dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a copy of a CDC vaccine card, or notice of approval of a religious or medical exemption by Kitware human resources, must be submitted prior to your start date.

Any unsolicited resume sent to Kitware, including to Kitware’s mailing addresses, fax machines or email addresses, whether directly to Kitware employees or to Kitware’s applicant tracking system, will be considered Kitware property. Kitware will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, and will consider any candidate submitted by a recruitment agency without a fully executed contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees.

If you need assistance with applying or interviewing for a role due to a disability or special need, please reach out directly to our HR team at [email protected] at any time during the hiring process.

51-200 employees

Website

Software company for open source software solutions

Company Overview

Kitware's mission is to advance science & technology, empower global innovation and address the world’s challenges. The company specializes in the R&D of open-source software in the fields of computer vision, medical imaging, visualization, and technical software development.

Benefits

100% Employee Owned
Flexible Schedules
Generous PTO
comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability and ADHD Insurance
401k
Immigration and Visa Processing
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Computer Hardware Allowance

Company Core Values

Culture: Promote an inclusive and energized environment that emphasizes integrity and teamwork.
Growth: Work passionately and creatively to grow personally, professionally, and together as a company.
Collaboration: Drive sustainable innovation through collaborative relationships with customers and open source communities.
Open Science: Champion algorithms and open source software platforms to accelerate the pace of reproducible research and product development.
Impact: Advance scientific understanding for the betterment of humankind.