QA/Linux Systems Administrator
Location: Onsite
Salary: $75,000-$120,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)
Our client is seeking a highly skilled QA/Linux System Administrator to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring the stability, security, and functionality of Linux-based systems while performing quality assurance testing on cybersecurity products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system administration, Linux environments, and quality assurance testing, and will collaborate closely with the development and operations teams to maintain high standards of performance and security.
Key Responsibilities
Linux System Administration:
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.
Quality Assurance
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.
Collaboration And Support
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.
Security
Apply and enforce security policies and procedures to safeguard Linux systems. Perform regular vulnerability assessments and participate in security incident response activities.
Qualifications
Required:
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.
Preferred
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.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for growth and professional development. Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic cybersecurity environment.
