Linux Systems Administrator (Tallahassee, FL)

Diverse Computing, Inc. (DCI) is looking for a highly driven Linux Systems Administrator to join our team at any level from I through Senior. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position that can be performed fully remotely or in a hybrid in-office capacity for candidates in or near Tallahassee, FL. We deliver unmatched support and user-friendly software for public safety agencies across the United States.

About the role

In this role, you will help build, maintain, and secure our enterprise-grade RHEL-based infrastructure. Depending on your experience level, your work will range from supporting day-to-day operations and driving automation initiatives to contributing to system architecture and mentoring team members. We seek someone with a dedication to helping others, a passion for problem-solving, and a strong understanding of Linux systems administration, automation, and security.

At Diverse Computing, we create software with a higher purpose—improving the effectiveness and security of the public safety community. You’ll take ownership of projects, collaborate on innovation, and play a pivotal role in software designed to enhance public safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for RHEL/CentOS Linux systems administration across enterprise environments
• Manage system infrastructure including databases, firewalls, storage systems, and other software and hardware
• Provide technical support for hardware and software issues
• Monitor systems daily and respond quickly to security breaches, usability concerns, application errors, or performance issues
• Lead automation efforts for deployments and configuration management using Ansible and Bash
• Mentor junior administrators and technicians; assist with tier-2 and tier-3 support issues
• Monitor existing deployments, recommend improvements, and troubleshoot issues and outages
• Design and enforce security controls through access management, backups, and firewalls
• Establish backup systems, verify completion, and test backups; perform disaster recovery activities as needed
• Build and maintain an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies
• Study technical and patch literature to stay current with the latest technologies and updates
• Lead integration of new applications and technologies into the current system
• Troubleshoot and debug production software
• Analyze requirements, then disseminate, evaluate, articulate, and design solutions
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting
• Research ideas to improve system performance and availability
• Work with customers on implementation of new projects, hardware, and software refreshes

Requirements

• High degree of pride in accuracy, attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and humble confidence
• Sense of urgency and vigilance regarding security
• Analytical mindset with a natural enjoyment of solving technical problems
• Commitment to being readily available and supportive to your team
• Proactive approach to systems maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate junior team members
• Dedication to teamwork and cooperation
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen and explain complex technical issues to non-experts
• High regard for taking responsibility and ownership of your work
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate responsible decisiveness
• Affinity for customer service-oriented helpfulness
• Personal passion or interest in supporting criminal justice and law enforcement agencies
• Desire to lead by example through living DCI’s core values: integrity, passion, customer service, innovation, and engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field
• Current Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification on RHEL 8 or newer (preferred)
• At least 5 years of Linux administration experience, with 3+ years focused on RHEL/CentOS environments (preferred)
• Proficiency with:
  • RHEL 8/9 administration, including SELinux, systemd, and firewalld
  • Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation
  • VMware and/or Proxmox virtualization administration
  • Bash scripting
  • Python scripting (strong plus)
• Working knowledge of SQL, including administration of SQL Server or MySQL databases
• Minimum of five years of professional IT experience with systems or network administration (preferred)
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Nagios, or Prometheus (nice to have)
• Networking experience, especially with Cisco ASAs and switches (nice to have)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud hosting services (nice to have)
• Reside in one of the following states: FL, GA, KS, KY, MO, NC, NJ, NY, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA (preference given to candidates in or near Tallahassee, FL)
• Ability to work on-call on a rotating basis
• Availability to work 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, and assist with early-morning software releases
• Ability to pass rigorous fingerprint-based state and federal background screenings and drug screening (mandatory)
• Do not require sponsorship to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family; coverage begins the 1st of the month after hire
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health-related expenses
• Company-sponsored Group Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental insurance options: life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Up to 3% matching SIMPLE IRA retirement contributions; no vesting schedule
• 15 days (3 workweeks) of annually earned PTO, front-loaded for immediate availability; additional days awarded at service milestones starting at 3+ years
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Work/Life balance-centered Flex Scheduling policy
• Fully remote and hybrid (office/remote) work opportunities
• Reimbursement of approved business-related travel and professional development expenses
• Award-winning company culture that’s welcoming, fun, collaborative, and supportive