System Administrator - Part-time

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Key Responsibilities

Kubernetes Administration: Deploy, manage, and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to containerized applications,

Requirements Summary

U.S. Citizenship required. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes orchestration, including cluster setup, scaling, and application deployment. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Azure services,

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Applied Research Solutions seeks a skilled and motivated Part-Time System Administrator to join our dynamic government team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of critical computer systems and cloud infrastructure. This role is vital for supporting our project development lifecycle and ensuring our engineering and software teams have the tools and environments they need to succeed. You will play a key part in managing our Kubernetes clusters, Azure cloud environment, Artifactory repository, and specialized engineering software licenses. If these tasks fit your skill set, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer

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Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

✓Kubernetes Administration: Deploy, manage, and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and reliability.

✓Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to containerized applications, networking, and storage within the Kubernetes environment.

✓Implement and manage monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions for clusters.

✓Azure Cloud Management: Administer and support our Microsoft Azure infrastructure (IaaS and PaaS).

✓Manage virtual machines, storage, networking, and security configurations within Azure.

✓Assist in the migration of on-premises resources to the Azure cloud.

✓Repository and License Management: Manage our JFrog Artifactory instance, including repository configuration, access control, and maintenance.

✓Administer our Cameo Systems Modeler environment and the associated FlexNet license server, ensuring license availability for our engineering teams.

✓System Support and Maintenance: Perform regular system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, and key processes.

✓Provide timely technical support to our development and engineering teams for the systems under your purview.

✓Create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, processes, and service records.

✓Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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U.S. Citizenship required.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes orchestration, including cluster setup, scaling, and application deployment.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Networking, and Azure Active Directory.
Demonstrable experience managing JFrog Artifactory or a similar binary repository manager.
Experience administering engineering software and license managers, specifically Cameo Systems Modeler and/or FlexNet Publisher.
Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls) and security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Relevant industry certifications, such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Prior experience working within a government or public sector environment.
Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.