Systems Administrator

Xiphos Partners, Inc

United States

United States

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We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our remote team and support the deployment, maintenance, and security of our METIS Advanced Sustainment PlatformTM software. This role is ideal for a mid-career professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cloud-based environment and is passionate about ensuring reliability, security, and operational excellence across customer software deployments. You will play a key role in managing user access, system configuration, and automated update processes that keep our SaaS solutions secure and efficient for customers worldwide. Key Responsibilities Software Deployment & Management Coordinate and execute customer software deployments Maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate version releases and updates with minimal downtime. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure smooth rollout of new features and patches. Monitor deployment success metrics and implement improvements to deployment workflows. Security & Access Control Administer user authentication, role-based access control, and identity management (SSO, SAML, MFA). Implement and maintain security best practices aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or equivalent standards. Coordinate with InfoSec to ensure compliance with data privacy and security requirements. System Maintenance & Reliability Oversee scheduled updates, patches, and infrastructure upgrades across the customer base. Manage containerized applications (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) and monitor system performance. Troubleshoot production and staging environment issues, coordinating with support and engineering teams. Maintain robust documentation for system configurations, processes, and incident responses. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with DevOps, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to ensure stable deployment of METIS. Lead customer onboarding and system provisioning for enterprise clients. Provide escalation support for complex technical issues related to deployments or authentication.
Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Experience: 610 years of professional experience in systems administration or SaaS operations. Technical Expertise: Strong background in Linux/Unix and Windows server environments. Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Proficiency with automation/configuration tools (Ansible, Terraform, or similar). Knowledge of identity management systems (Okta, Azure AD, Auth0). Understanding of SaaS security principles and compliance frameworks. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote team environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proactive mindset with attention to problem solving, uptime, and customer impact.
Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $130,000 $160,000 annually (based on experience) Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (U.S.)
Preferred Certifications (Not Required) CompTIA Security+ AWS SysOps Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) recblid be60r3hg5bg9gh0y0g5b56ill7afzw

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