Linux System Administrator (Data Science Platform)

Elite
Atlanta, GA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$124,800.0 - $135,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Active Directory Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Program Optimization Linux Monitoring of Systems Hyper-V Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP) Linux System Administration
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Performance Tuning RStudio Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Single Sign-On Scripting Virtual Environment Jupyter Containerization Kubernetes Vulnerability Analysis Vmware

Job description

  • Install, configure, and maintain data science platforms including Posit Workbench, Connect, and Package Manager
  • Manage Linux-based systems (patching, performance tuning, system optimization)
  • Support R and Python environments, including package and dependency management
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support to data scientists and developers
  • Ensure system security and compliance (STIGs/SRGs, vulnerability scanning tools)
  • Monitor system performance, manage user access, and support backup/recovery processes

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Linux system administration experience
  • Experience supporting R and/or Python environments
  • Experience managing applications in enterprise Linux environments
  • Knowledge of system security, patching, and compliance frameworks
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Relevant certification (e.g., Security+, CASP+, CCSP, etc.), * Experience with Posit (RStudio) platforms - Workbench, Connect, Package Manager
  • Experience with Jupyter, VS Code, or similar IDEs
  • Exposure to Kubernetes or containerized environments
  • Experience with automation/scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)
  • Familiarity with cloud or virtual environments (Azure, VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Knowledge of authentication systems (LDAP, Active Directory, SSO)

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