Senior Linux System Administrator

Rite-Solutions, Inc. is a growing and innovative CMMI Level III software and systems engineering company. We are seeking a Senior System Administrator who will work out of our Middletown, RI office.

Who You Are (Job Description):

The Senior System Administrator position requires an experienced senior system administrator candidate with advanced experience in an IT related field including a background in Microsoft Windows, Office 365, and VMware support. Duties include working with the IT and IA staff to support the infrastructure and developer networks, as well as supporting end-user software and hardware needs. The candidate will play an important role in maintaining servers, applications, laptop provisioning, vulnerability management, and onboarding new employees and assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and patch all servers.


• Manage Virtual Machine environment.


• Manage Atlassian servers.


• Administer, install, and troubleshoot windows operating systems.


• Configure software and resolve technical problems.


• Perform routine management of backup and recovery services, file, and disk management.


• Support developer network and applications.


• Support end-user related issues and technology needs, including email printing and application services.


• Documentation of policies and procedures as well as end-user guides and training materials.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.


• Ability and desire to continuously learn and stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

What Qualities and Skills Will You Bring?

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in windows operating system support


• Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent work experience.


• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.


• Minimum five (5) years' experience in Information Technology of local networks, telecommunication systems, and security.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft platforms, including Windows 10/11, Server 2019/2022.


• Linux RHEL five years' experience a must.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Azure Administration in a Hybrid environment.


• Expertise in Active Directory Services (GPO, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, Certificates).


• Experience with VMWare (ESXi, vCenter).


• Experience with SAN storage and D2D backup.


• Good understanding of Network fundamentals.


• Strong understanding of DoD security requirement and application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as STIGS.


• Effective written and verbal skills.


• Able to take direction as well as the desire to take initiative.


• Able to work with hands for minor facility repair/improvement needs.


• Position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance with the US Government.

Additional Skills of Interest (not required)

• Azure/SharePoint management experience


• Good understanding of Atlassian suites


• Create and update detailed documentation.


• Dell PowerStore Storage Systems


• CompTIA Security+ Certificate


• Experience with Information Technology and Information Security frameworks, including NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53


• Scripting – PowerShell, etc.

Why Row with Us?

Rite-Solutions, Inc. values the experience of our employees, their wellbeing, and their experience on a personal and professional level as part of the key fabric in building and maintaining an innovative and culture rich experience for our employees and their families. This commitment to our company and our employees has been recognized as we have been awarded: Providence Business News "Best Places to Work" for 2021 and 2023; "Great Place to Work" Certification in 2022 and 2023; and Hire VETs Medallion Award in 2021, 2022, and 2023!

We believe employing people with a strong desire to contribute to a culture rich team builds lasting relationships and fosters strong career growth while delivering the highest quality output to our customers.

As an EOE/AA employer, Rite-Solutions will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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