Systems Administrator Quality Assurance

Location:
Remote, onshore in the USA
Salary:
$125k to $185k per year depending on experience and skills

How to Apply:
Please only apply to one open position. If you aren't a fit for it, we'll consider you for other positions automatically.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter (in .pdf) that a) highlights your relevant experience related to the qualifications listed below; b) explains your interest in Starfish in particular; and c) addresses the following questions:

Describe the most creative test case you've ever written to uncover a bug. What was the bug, why was it difficult to find, and how did you identify it?
Describe a time when your automation scripts passed, yet a bug was still released. What went wrong in the design of those tests? How did you change your processes going forward to prevent that kind of bug in the future?
How do you resolve a situation where a developer insists a bug you found is a "limitation" or "intended behavior," particularly when user documentation does not yet exist?
What is your superpower? Help us see the forest for the trees and tell us where you shine most and what you might uniquely contribute to our organization. This is important to us because it tells us what unique value you can bring to the organization.

Required Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in Linux and Windows system administration
Strong experience with:
Linux server administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
Active Directory & Group Policy
Python and Powershell scripting
Large-scale unstructured data management
Experience implementing QA methodologies in infrastructure environments
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, etc.)
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing)
Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Flexibility
Excellent interpersonal skills
Independent worker with a strategic mindset and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
University degree required; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) background preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
Ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
Background check required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Microsoft and Red Hat certifications
Experience in research environments
Bash scripting

Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with a quality-first mindset
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux & Windows System Administrator with strong Quality Assurance (QA) experience to join our growing technology team. This role requires deep systems expertise across both Linux and Windows environments, combined with a quality-driven mindset to ensure reliability, security, performance, and compliance across our infrastructure.
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