System Administrator (Recruited) 7401 Maehr Rd Waco TX (9/80 Schedule) 8am

Join our dynamic Information Technology team as a System Administrator specializing in Linux and Windows workstations. Based in Waco, TX, this full-time, on-site contract position supports mission-critical engineering and development operations. You'll work in a collaborative environment alongside engineering, cybersecurity, and DevOps teams, managing a diverse workstation landscape and contributing to robust, secure infrastructure., * Deploy, secure, and maintain Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky Linux) and Windows (10, 11) desktop and laptop systems for technical staff

• Standardize and manage workstation imaging, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management
• Administer Proxmox virtualization environments for workstation and infrastructure support
• Provide technical administration for Atlassian Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins platforms
• Manage user accounts, access controls, and authentication integrations (LDAP, Active Directory, SSO)
• Troubleshoot hardware, OS, software, network, and performance issues
• Automate system administration tasks using Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripting
• Support endpoint security tools, encryption, antivirus, and compliance initiatives
• Package, deploy, and update software and developer tools
• Document standards, processes, and technical procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workstation reliability and resolve incidents

• 3+ years system administration experience in Linux and/or Windows environments
• Proficiency with Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Windows 10, and Windows 11
• Experience supporting Proxmox and virtualization solutions
• Administration of Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins in technical settings
• Scripting and automation with Bash, PowerShell, or Python
• Knowledge of patch management, endpoint hardening, and vulnerability remediation
• Strong troubleshooting skills across OS, hardware, networking, and applications
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

[Preferred Skills]

• Engineering or developer workstation environment support
• Familiarity with Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Group Policy, or Microsoft Intune
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control, and issue tracking workflows
• Exposure to containers or cloud infrastructure
• Industry certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, Linux+, Microsoft, Atlassian, Jenkins)

$70 an hour - Full-time, Contract, * Work on a 9/80 schedule for enhanced work-life balance (every other Friday off)

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Career growth through collaboration with cross-functional teams and exposure to advanced IT infrastructure
• Supportive, team-oriented culture that values innovation and professional development