System Administrator

Einstein Technologies, Inc.
Herndon, VA, United States
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Automation of Tests Bash Shell Collaborative Software Data Integrity Data Recovery Linux Digital Forensics RAID File Systems Perl (Programming Language) Serial ATA
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Python (Programming Language) Linux Servers NT File System (NTFS) Windows PowerShell SAS (Software) USB Data Processing Scripting Storage Devices Storage Technologies GPT Nvme User Accounts

Job description

  • Systems Administration (Tier 1 & Tier 2)
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for Windows and Linux servers and workstations.
  • Respond to user incidents, service requests, and system alerts in accordance with established procedures.
  • Troubleshoot operating system, application, network, and hardware issues.
  • Install, configure, patch, and maintain Windows and Linux systems.
  • Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and system access.
  • Monitor system health, perform preventative maintenance, and document system changes.
  • Escalate complex issues to senior engineers while providing detailed troubleshooting documentation.
  • Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages to improve operational efficiency. Data Processing & Digital Forensics

  • Receive, inventory, and securely process customer-provided storage devices.
  • Identify and mount storage devices containing a variety of operating systems and file systems.
  • Analyze Windows, Linux, and other file systems to prepare data for processing.
  • Reconstruct RAID arrays using available metadata and forensic techniques.
  • Decrypt encrypted volumes, including Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS), when authorized credentials are available.
  • Perform forensic data recovery on damaged, corrupted, or partially accessible storage media.
  • Validate recovered data while preserving data integrity and maintaining chain-of-custody procedures.
  • Troubleshoot storage hardware, controllers, and operating system issues that prevent successful data acquisition.
  • Document recovery procedures, technical findings, and processing results.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of systems administration experience.
  • Experience providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support in enterprise environments.
  • Minimum 2 years administering Linux systems.
  • Minimum 2 years administering Windows systems.
  • Minimum 2 years of scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Perl, or similar languages.
  • Minimum 1 year of digital forensics or storage recovery experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of:
  • Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Common file systems (NTFS, FAT/exFAT, ext3/ext4, XFS, Btrfs, etc.)
  • RAID technologies and disk management
  • Disk partitioning (MBR/GPT)
  • Storage interfaces including SATA, SAS, NVMe, and USB
  • Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) encrypted file systems
  • Experience troubleshooting damaged, encrypted, or non-standard storage devices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience administering and configuring the sponsor collaboration tools.
  • Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical environments.

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