Systems Administrator Quality Assurance

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.

Location:

Remote, onshore in the USA.

Compensation: $125k to $185k per year depending on experience and skills.

• Develop and execute infrastructure validation and testing plans.
• Build automated test scripts for system validation and deployment pipelines.
• Validate system updates, patches, and configuration changes before production rollout.
• Enforce documentation, change control, and release management processes.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops and development teams to improve CI/CD reliability.

• 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 Power Shell scripting, and 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 background preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Ability to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis.
• Background check required.

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Microsoft and Red Hat certifications.
• Experience in research environments.
• Bash scripting.

• 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.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Multiple health insurance options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching.
• Long‑term disability insurance.
  
  Paid holidays and PTO that increase with tenure.
• Opportunities for growth!

Starfish Storage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, military service, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.