Senior Systems Administrator (DevOps Lead)

Company Description

Steel Thread Software, Inc. is a privately-held, certified small business headquartered in Dulles, VA. Since 2008, we have consistently delivered quality Information Technology services to leading US Federal Government agencies. Our history has been to provide best practices and offer emerging technologies that meet the mission objectives of a diverse customer base.

Job Description

Steel Thread Software, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior System Administrator who is looking to join a fast-paced software development team. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your talent to a thriving software company.

A successful fit for this role would be someone with recent experience leading DevOps efforts, proven team lead experience, and great communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all DevOps efforts and manage our current DevOps team.
• Work directly with Engineers and client to development and implement new end-user solutions that address current business needs.
• Have a clear understanding of the application development tools with the CICM infrastructure that can help optimize and scale it out accordingly.
• Lead all efforts to improve processes, solutions, and configuration management.
• Responsible for application administration activities in support of development, user acceptance test and production systems supporting web-deployed applications
• Provisioning virtual machines using cloud management solutions (VMWare, vCenter, OpenStack, Red Hat, etc.)
• Monitoring internal and production hosts using Nagios, Cacti, and other application performance monitoring systems.
• Working with Developers and other Engineers in troubleshooting internal production issues.
• Performing network and operational tasks in the internal and production systems.
• Scripting operational tasks for faster and less error-prone execution.
• Helping maintain and evolve the company’s internal development and quality assurance environments.
• Working with the Operations and Product Development teams in continually improving the company’s automated software deployment process.
• Maintaining and evolving the security infrastructure on both internal and production environments.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills:

• CM automation experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with scripting languages (bash, Perl, Python, Ruby, shell)
• Linux System Admin experience (preferably RedHat/Centos/Fedora/Ubuntu)
• Linux OS hardening
• Demonstrated proficiency with automated configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef)
• Ability to work with agile development teams (e.g. Scrum, Kanban)
• Proven leadership experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Strong client focus, business acumen and results orientation.

Additional Information

Disclaimer:

The job description doesn't imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which the employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.

We urge qualified candidates to apply for this position and experience the rewards of working for a progressive, dynamic, and forward-thinking organization that values the development of success of its employees. Steel Thread offers an excellent benefits package and a truly exciting work environment that encourages individual growth, cooperation, and innovation.

What We Offer for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive salary
• 6 weeks of paid time off
• Immediate eligibility to participate in a matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Full Health/Dental/Vision/Life benefits
• Paid time off for training
• Corporate events with paid lunches
• Company provided beverages and snacks
• Casual dress code
• Quarterly company outings
• Lunch & Learn programs
• Company sponsored happy hours
• Parking reimbursement
• Fringe benefit allowance
• Recognition and rewards bonuses
• Referral bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer

Steel Thread Software provides equal employment opportunity and services to all individuals without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, and salary history.