Senior System Administrator / DevOps Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain software development environments supporting Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript for two proprietary software platforms.
• Manage Git repositories, branching strategies, and automated build processes.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines for software builds and releases.
• Support build automation tools such as Maven, Gradle, npm, Node.js, and related technologies.
• Manage application servers, databases, and supporting middleware used throughout the development lifecycle.
• Coincide software release packaging, version management, and deployment activities.
• Monitor build environments to ensure reliability, repeatability, and performance.
• Administer Windows servers supporting corporate and development environments.
• Maintain Active Directory, Microsoft 365, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and related enterprise services.
• Configure and maintain virtualized environments and cloud infrastructure as required.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability.
• Perform operating system upgrades, software patching, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Manage corporate cybersecurity controls and security monitoring.
• Administer firewalls, endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication (MFA), VPNs, and identity management.
• Monitor security alerts, vulnerabilities, and system logs.
• Coincide vulnerability remediation and security patch management.
• Implement security best practices for development, production, and corporate environments.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and privileged access controls.
• Build, configure, deploy, and maintain employee laptops and workstations.
• Develop and maintain standardized desktop images.
• Manage software deployment and endpoint configuration.
• Support remote employees with secure access and device management.
• Maintain hardware inventory and lifecycle management.
• Design and manage backup strategies for servers, source code repositories, databases, and business systems.
• Regularly test backup restoration procedures.
• Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company retention policies.
• Monitor network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and security issues.
• Maintain wireless networking, VPN connectivity, switches, routers, and firewall configurations.
• Coincide with Internet and cloud service providers when necessary.
• Document infrastructure, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Develop automation scripts to improve operational efficiency.
• Recommend improvements to infrastructure, security, deployment processes, and system reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of systems administration experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise software development organizations.
• Strong knowledge of: Java development environments, JavaScript and TypeScript build environments, Git version control, CI/CD pipelines, Windows Server administration, Linux administration, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Administration.
• Experience with: Maven and/or Gradle, Node.js and npm, Docker and containerized deployments, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, or similar build systems, Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.), SQL databases.
• Experience administering backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, routing, and switching.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise SaaS or software product companies.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST or CIS Controls.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and endpoint security platforms.
• Scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Knowledge of software licensing and release management.
• Azure, AWS, VMware, Microsoft, or Red Hat certifications are desirable.