Jr. System Administrator

Life is Short. Solve Hard Problems with Cool People.

Idaho Scientific is the Goldilocks of the spirit and growth of a startup, with a financial footing and safety of a stable corporation. The perks of working at Idaho Scientific include all the benefits you’d expect from an employer who prioritizes a balanced human experience:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health Benefits and Insurance
• Retirement fund contributions
• Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy

Solve the Problem, Not the Symptom.

Idaho Scientific designs and deploys secure system solutions through novel CPU design, crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-a-chip architectures and hardened operating systems. Our solutions are the foundation for how military systems will remain safe and secure in the conflicts of the future. We need smart people like you to join us in solving hard problems that matter.

Position Description.
The Jr. Systems Administrator is a full-time position within our IT Department expected to interact and support team members across the organization. Candidates with one to six years system and network administration experience will be considered. Candidates will be responsible for administering Linux (RHEL), macOS, and Windows systems, providing support to end users, and ensuring the smooth operation of our IT infrastructure. Individuals selected for this role will provide support for Idaho Scientific’s engineering team and administrative staff. The applicant selected will be exposed to a wide range of technical growth opportunities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and willing to relocate to Boise, Idaho.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Administer Linux (RHEL), macOS, and Windows systems, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Respond to help desk requests in a friendly and efficient manner, providing timely resolutions to technical issues.
• Provide detailed notes in help desk tickets that allow other administrators accurately understand the problems and solutions.
• Follow detailed step-by-step processes to perform system administration tasks accurately and consistently.
• Generate and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for common tasks to ensure knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Build and deploy hardware resources to support business operations, including computers, servers, and networking equipment.
• Install cabling and network infrastructure to establish and maintain reliable connectivity.
• Install and maintain firmware and software updates to keep systems up to date and secure.
• Monitor and audit logs for anomalies, proactively identifying and addressing any potential security or performance issues.
• Utilize automation tools to streamline the deployment and maintenance of IT infrastructure, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
• Use scripting tools (bash, python) to produce fast and consistent results, automating repetitive tasks and enhancing productivity.
• Be a self-starter by quickly learning and adapting to a dynamic work environment, conducting research and exploring new tools and concepts with a positive attitude.
• Provide recommendations on process improvements to enhance system performance, security, and user experience.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• More than 1 year of proven past performance and fundamental skill in the following areas:
• Scripting tools (bash, python)
• Networking: IP addressing, routing, DHCP, DNS, TCP/UDP
• Automation Tools- Ansible
• Customer support skills
• VPN
• Git/GitLab
• Clear and concise documentation

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Active US Security Clearance
• Virtualization / Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Azure/Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Server /Windows Administration
• PowerShell scripting
• Group Policy Management
• Windows / Linux integration
• Understand of system auditing/log analysis processes and tools (SIEM)
• Understanding of common network protocols and traffic analysis (Wireshark, t-shark, TCPdump, etc)
• Compliance Frameworks, NIST-RMF, CUI, CMMC
• macOS / Unix Administration
• Network Firewalls
• Location
• The work location is at Idaho Scientific in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Commitment to Diversity.
Idaho Scientific is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition including pregnancy, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.