Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Agile5 Technologies, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in IT services and enterprise software systems. They are seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to maintain and support production systems with strong Linux fundamentals and an automation-first mindset.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in production environments
- Deploy, manage, and support containerized applications using Docker and/or Podman
- Support container orchestration platforms such as Docker Compose (deployment, troubleshooting, and operations)
- Automate system configuration and provisioning using Ansible
- Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Python) to automate routine operational tasks
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents across infrastructure and application layers
- Maintain system security, including patching, access controls, and certificate management
- Provide support for Java applications using the Spring framework running on Tomcat with Nginx
- Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures
Skills
- Experience working in heavily regulated environments
- 3 - 7+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator
- Strong experience with Linux system administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker or Podman
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible
- Proficiency in scripting (Bash and/or Python)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
- Experience with SELinux, system hardening, and security best practices
- Experience managing internal certificate authorities and trust chains
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, ELK, Datadog, etc.)
- Experience supporting both operations (O&M) and development (modernization) efforts
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including experience with Docker networking
Company Overview
Agile5 Technologies is a small, woman-owned systems architecture and software development firm that specializes in enterprise software systems for government agencies, as well as commercial interests. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://agile5technologies.com/.