Linux Cloud Server Administrator

About You

You are an experienced Linux Cloud Server Administrator looking for a role where your contributions are highly valued, your ideas are taken seriously, and you can influence the future direction of the IT department. You are a lifelong learner and you want to grow intellectually and professionally.  You find collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise exciting, and you are also comfortable working independently.  Attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and integrity are among your strongest principles.

About Integral

Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today's challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients.  Since our founding 20 years ago, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners.  We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.

About the Job

We are currently seeking a senior level IT engineer for our internal IT department. This position will support multiple IT projects with an emphasis on Tier 3 level support, but may also involve occasional Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. The day-to-day work will vary with an emphasis on Linux cloud server management, custom scripting of automated tools on both Linux and Windows platforms, and cloud server and script troubleshooting. This role offers future opportunities to manage tasks and projects, collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and staff, communicate with clients and vendors, and advance your IT skills and career.

Responsibilities

As a Linux Cloud Server Administrator, your job functions will include, but not be limited to:

• Provisioning and maintaining Ubuntu cloud servers on Azure and DigitalOcean including installation, configuration, package management, upgrading, and troubleshooting
• Cloud server image backups and restores
• Bash shell scripting of custom PostgreSQL database backups, restores, and helper utilities
• Linux user and group management and permissions
• Linux file and directory management and permissions

Qualifications

Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in computer information systems, information technology, computer science, or a similar field. Experience in Bash shell scripting, PostgreSQL, and command line interface prowess required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5-10 years of applicable experience
• R/Shiny server installation and management
• Django installation and configuration
• Apache installation and configuration
• Windows Powershell and cmd/batch scripting
• Git/GitHub version control
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
• Possess strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Integral Consulting Inc. provides an exceptional benefits package with company-subsidized insurance, and an exciting work environment with opportunities for significant professional growth. Benefits include partially subsidized medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with a company-match of up to 4% of annual compensation, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability, and paid time off.

We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and are committed to a proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. Integral Consulting Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions); national origin; age; sexual orientation; disability; marital status; military, veteran, or Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act protected veteran status; gender identity or gender expression; or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.  The “EEO is the Law” poster can be viewed HERE.

All employees are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide valid proof of your COVID-19 vaccination prior to the start of employment. For any employee who chooses not to receive a vaccination due to a medical reason or based on religious beliefs, Integral may offer reasonable accommodation. Each request for exemption, regardless of the reason, will be evaluated individually by Human Resources in accordance with the Company’s equal employment opportunities policies and applicable law. A copy of Integral’s COVID-19 vaccination policy will be provided to qualified candidates who are invited to interview with us.

All offers of employment are contingent on candidates successfully passing an employment history screening, degree verification, and a federal, state, and county criminal background and Watch List screening. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.