Systems Administrator

As a Systems Administrator at Kitware, you will play a vital role on the Systems Administration team, working closely with teammates in supporting critical infrastructure used by Kitware's research and development engineers and support staff across a diverse range of projects.

• Support end-user hardware and software (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• Participate in the support of Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows server infrastructure
• Support regulated and customer-sponsored computing environments, including environments subject to security clearance, as needed
• Assist in administering device management systems (Active Directory, JAMF, Puppet)
• Provide support for virtual infrastructure (VMware), cloud-computing services (AWS), and various cloud service providers
• Maintain backup infrastructure (Veeam)
• Configure networking, including firewalls, wireless networks, VPN tunnels, and VLANs
• Make recommendations on new system purchases (end-user and infrastructure)
• Maintain documentation in support of new technologies and applications

• Due to contractual requirements, U.S. citizenship is required, along with the willingness and ability to obtain, use, and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph
• Bachelor's or associate's degree in an IT-related field, with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent amount of education and experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Security+ or willingness to successfully obtain required certifications

• Experience with Linux system administration and Active Directory management
• Experience working alongside software development teams
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks

Kitware is a research and development software solutions provider with a mission to advance science, make a positive impact, and share our results all within a collaborative, employee-focused work environment that is friendly, fair, and flexible. Our work is improving healthcare outcomes, increasing national security, and advancing our national computing infrastructure. Our customers and collaborators include top universities from around the world, government organizations, national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car manufacturers, financial institutions, and many others.

Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility. Besides a great work environment, our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive compensation plan, tuition reimbursement program, flexible working hours, six weeks paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, bonus plan, and free coffee, drinks, and snacks.

Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.