QA/Linux System Admin

$75,000 - $120,000/Yr

Crawford Thomas - Orlando, FL

Full-time

Orlando, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The QA/Linux Systems Administrator role is essential for maintaining the stability, security, and functionality of Linux-based systems while conducting quality assurance testing on cybersecurity products. The position requires collaboration with development and operations teams to uphold high performance and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Linux-based systems, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability.
• Perform routine system updates, patches, and security audits to ensure system integrity.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and maintain uptime.
• Implement and maintain system backups, disaster recovery plans, and configurations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QA processes to validate new software releases.
• Conduct functional, performance, and regression testing on cybersecurity products.
• Design test cases and scenarios for manual and automated testing, ensuring thorough coverage of system features.
• Work closely with developers to identify and resolve bugs and issues before product release.
• Work with development and DevOps teams to ensure environments are optimized for QA and production.
• Provide support for production environments when needed, ensuring quick issue resolution.
• Assist with troubleshooting and provide technical support to internal teams.
• Apply and enforce security policies and procedures to safeguard Linux systems.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and participate in security incident response activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Linux system administration (preferably with CentOS, Ubuntu, or other major Linux distributions).
• Experience in quality assurance testing, including designing and executing test cases.
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and system management.
• Knowledge of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and basic cybersecurity practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Experience with tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Certifications such as Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or similar.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic cybersecurity environment.