Senior Systems Administrator (Linux Experience Required)

Who We AreNeya is a leader in advanced robotics developing off-road autonomy for commercial and defense customers. Our deep domain expertise spans semi-autonomy, autonomy, perception, and mission planning; all supporting a wide range of DoD and commercial thrust areas.  Our main center of gravity is in Pittsburgh, and we have teams in RI and CO.
This position is in person in our Pittsburgh, PA office.
We're looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work alongside technical support staff to administer all aspects of the LAN operating environment for an ARA/Neya business unit. Assists users with day-to-day problems by troubleshooting problems occurring in programs or systems. Operates computer system to diagnose programs; and troubleshoot and test systems.
 How You’ll Make an Impact

• Establishes efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure
• Analyzes IT infrastructure and system performance to assess operating costs, productivity level, upgrade requirements and other metrics and needs.
• Oversees the facility of systems, networks, and enterprise information.
• Facilitates IT security audits or investigations including CMMD.
• Facilitates migrating Linux machines to a Windows domain joined environment.
• Provide desktop support and technical assistance to end users on a variety of issues on both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Take ownership managing and supporting a small Windows server environment.
• Support and maintain a VMware vSphere and vCenter environment.
• Monitor and manage the IT budget to ensure effective delivery of IT services for the supported ARA division.
• Independently identify, research, and resolve technical problems.
• Troubleshoot PC hardware and software issues.
• Set up and maintain user accounts.
• Manage file, print, and license servers.
• Administer and monitor data backups.
• Monitor and apply security patches and updates promptly.
• Document and maintain IT-related procedures.
• Maintain inventory and licensing records for hardware and software acquisitions.
• Develops and maintains relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.
• May lead a team supporting a business unit in the future
• Responsibility for budget oversight, management in collaboration with Central IT Manager
• Assists with special projects and assignments as needed.

 What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CS, or other IT-related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, experience supporting desktops/laptops and servers; specifically, with systems running Windows 10, Server 2012+ on a Windows network, including printers and other peripherals. (Education may be counted in lieu of experience, one year of college is equivalent to two years of experience).
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with Linux operating systems including command line interface (CLI) expertise.
• Experience managing a service center budget.
• Experience supporting a VMware vSphere and vCenter environment.
• Experience supporting an array of applications on Windows operating systems including, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, email, VPN clients, firewalls, disk encryption, and antivirus software.
• Microsoft Active Directory administration experience
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hardware and network problems in virtual and physical environments.
• Must be customer service-focused and have excellent time management skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, proactive, well organized, and have ability to prioritize work.
• Requires ability to:
  • Communicate effectively (both verbal and written),
• Work collaboratively with team members, and on an individual basis
• US Citizen

 What Makes Neya Unique

• Solve immediate and pressing real-world problems that advance the state-of-the-art
• Work with some of the smartest people in unmanned systems
• Great company culture
• Competitive salary and benefits including 401k, ESOP, and company-paid medical, dental, and life insurance
• Flexible hours and working conditions

We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we recognize that their skills, dedication and passion are critical to our success. We endeavor to foster an environment where all employees are empowered, trusted, and respected. If you have a positive can-do attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced research environment, then Neya Systems may be a good home for you.

This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee

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