Systems Administrator

Wolfram, creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language, has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Administrator. The company is looking for an energetic, motivated individual with strong interpersonal and communications skills to work on a wide variety of issues while maintaining server infrastructure. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in their work and achievements.

This position will offer a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of three days onsite required per week. Additionally, a clear employment verification and background check will be required for this role.
 
Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day tasks, including the documentation of projects
• Maintaining, patching, troubleshooting and administrating production Linux/Mac/Windows-based servers running a variety of different software applications
• Implementing new technologies to help streamline internal operations
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as necessary, including being on call and after hours

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems with a focus on RHEL-based distributions, such as Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, Fedora, CentOS Stream, etc.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, technologies and principles
• Familiarity with various scripting languages, such as Bash, Python, PowerShell, Perl, etc.
• Strong understanding of virtual machine environments and hypervisors
• Working knowledge of services that provide identity management and configuration management, such as Puppet, Ansible, Active Directory and LDAP
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git, Bitbucket and CVS
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and documentation skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

Preferred qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in Systems Administration
• Demonstrable ability to build production-focused services
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker/Podman)
• Awareness of concepts such as NAS, OOBM, MFA, VPN, etc.
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware and data center environments
• Enthusiasm for experimenting with unique projects (e.g. homelab, Raspberry Pi, ESXi, Proxmox, etc.)

Location: On-site in Champaign, Illinois, USA; a hybrid work schedule is available after an initial on-site training period
Job type: Full time (40 hours per week)/Permanent
Reporting to: Manager of Systems Administration
Salary (for eligible candidates residing in the United States): For candidates based in the United States, the salary for this position is expected to be between $55,000 and $75,000 per year.
Benefits (for eligible candidates residing in the United States): Medical, vision and dental insurance with partial employer contributions; a life insurance policy; an employee assistance program; a generous PTO policy based on years of service; 12 paid holidays per calendar year; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; short-term disability; long-term disability; tuition reimbursement/professional development assistance; etc.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

Wolfram is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at its company. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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