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Position:Linux Systems Administrator
Location:Greater Boston, MA (Hybrid - 3 to 4 days onsite)
Length:3 years
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to support high-impact engineering and research efforts in robotics, autonomous systems, and real-time control technologies. In this role, you'll be a key technical resource responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure that supports both software development and operational needs. This position blends hands-on Linux system administration with modern DevOps practices-requiring not only technical expertise, but also strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.
Location:Greater Boston, MA (Hybrid - 3 to 4 days onsite)
Length:3 years
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to support high-impact engineering and research efforts in robotics, autonomous systems, and real-time control technologies. In this role, you'll be a key technical resource responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure that supports both software development and operational needs. This position blends hands-on Linux system administration with modern DevOps practices-requiring not only technical expertise, but also strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Architect, implement, and maintain Linux infrastructure supporting software development and deployment.
- Enhance and manage tools for system provisioning, configuration management, compliance, and performance monitoring.
- Support automation of build/test processes, package distribution, and cloud processing environments.
- Collaborate closely with engineering staff to understand development workflows and propose streamlined infrastructure solutions.
- Troubleshoot Linux-based desktop and server systems.
- Provide technical support for infrastructure services such as NFS, DHCP, DNS, Apache, MySQL, Squid, and mediaWiki.
- Contribute to AWS GovCloud infrastructure, including enhancements and integration using IaC tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, or Packer.
- Participate in wider division-level IT initiatives and system administration efforts as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience with Linux system administration and DevOps practices in a development or research environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams.
- Proficiency with git, GitHub, and other source code management tools.
- Scripting experience in Python, bash, and CMake.
- Familiarity with virtualization and container platforms (i.e., VMs, Docker, and Kubernetes).
- Experience with AWS GovCloud and infrastructure as code (i.e., Terraform, Kubernetes, or Packer).
- Experience integrating Linux in environments where Microsoft Windows is the dominant client OS.
- Ability to troubleshoot and support services such as Apache, MySQL, NFS, DNS, DHCP, mediaWiki, and Squid.
- Hands-on experience with automated configuration tools, preferably Ansible.
- Experience with Debian/Ubuntu distributions on both desktop and server platforms is preferred.
- Proven ability to maintain and extend Linux infrastructure in support of advanced engineering applications is highly preferred.
- Due to the nature of the work, an Interim clearance is required, however the candidate will need to obtain a Secret clearance (active Secret clearance is a plus).
Make this your next career move as one of our many long-term contractors or employees!
- Work as our full-time employee with full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, PTO, etc.) - OR - work as a W2 hourly contractor at a higher pay rate if you don't need the benefit package.
- 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company (< 1000 employees) to be voted in the national Top 10 'Employee's Choice - Best Places to Work' by Glassdoor.
- Voted 'Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For' seven times by Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a 'Best Company to Work For' by Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.
