Systems Administrator Quality Assurance

Systems Administrator Quality AssuranceLocation: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Full-time Allows RemoteRemote, onshore in the USA$125k to $185k per year depending on experience and skillsPlease submit your resume and a cover letter (in.pdf) that a) highlights your relevant experience related to the qualifications listed below; b) explains your interest in Starfish in particular; and c) addresses the following questions:Describe the most creative test case you've ever written to uncover a bug. What was the bug, why was it difficult to find, and how did you identify it?Describe a time when your automation scripts passed, yet a bug was still released. What went wrong in the design of those tests? How did you change your processes going forward to prevent that kind of bug in the future?How do you resolve a situation where a developer insists a bug you found is a "limitation" or "intended behavior," particularly when user documentation does not yet exist?What is your superpower? Help us see the forest for the trees and tell us where you shine most and what you might uniquely contribute to our organization.Required Qualifications:7+ years of experience in Linux and Windows system administrationStrong experience with: Linux server administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)Active Directory & Group PolicyPython and Powershell scriptingLarge-scale unstructured data managementExperience implementing QA methodologies in infrastructure environmentsKnowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, etc.)Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing)Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skillsFlexibilityExcellent interpersonal skillsIndependent worker with a strategic mindset and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.University degree required; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) background preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.Ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.Background check required.Preferred Qualifications:Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)Microsoft and Red Hat certificationsExperience in research environmentsBash scriptingKey CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsDetail-oriented with a quality-first mindsetExcellent communication and documentation skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux & Windows System Administrator with strong Quality Assurance (QA) experience to join our growing technology team. This role requires deep systems expertise across both Linux and Windows environments, combined with a quality-driven mindset to ensure reliability, security, performance, and compliance across our infrastructure.You will play a critical role in designing, maintaining, securing, automating, and validating the Starfish Storage product while integrating QA best practices to assure it's reliable and bulletproof.Develop and execute infrastructure validation and testing plansBuild automated test scripts for system validation and deployment pipelinesValidate system updates, patches, and configuration changes before production rolloutEnforce documentation, change control, and release management processesCollaborate with DevOps and development teams to improve CI/CD reliabilityAt Starfish Storage, we are revolutionizing the way organizations manage unstructured data at scale and across enterprises. With over a decade of experience, our innovative platform is designed to empower clients across various industries. Our clients include industry leaders in media & entertainment, research computing, biotech, higher education, and government sectors. You'll be working with visionary C-suite clients and the top-tier technical teams who make digital transformations happen. This is an opportunity to drive change in some of the most technically demanding environments in the world.We recognize that satisfaction and well-being are integral components for long-term sustainability and business success. As such, employees are provided competitive compensation, options (potential), as well as the following benefits:Competitive compensation and benefitsMultiple health insurance optionsDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) savings plan with employer matchingLong-term disability insurancePaid holidays and PTO that increase with tenureOpportunities for growth!Starfish Storage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, military service, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.