Posit System Administrator - Remote Position

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Posit System Administrator to join our team in a fully remote capacity. As a Posit System Administrator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing multiple Posit deployments, ensuring the infrastructure remains functional and available to support critical public health analytics.

What You'll Do

• Install, configure, and maintain Posit Workbench, Posit Connect, and Posit Package Manager across multiple deployments.
• Manage complex R, Python, and system dependencies in Linux environments while coordinating between technical teams.
• Provide user support, triage technical issues, and deliver best-practice guidance for R, Python, and Shiny development.
• Perform system hardening and security compliance activities following DoD STIGs and SRGs.
• Monitor system performance, manage user access and authentication, and support backup and disaster recovery procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with systems administration in Linux environments, including system management, application patching, and optimization.
• 3+ years of experience administering Posit products (Workbench, Connect, Package Manager).
• Experience creating and managing R and Python packages.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as SCC, Nessus, or ACAS.
• Knowledge of system hardening using DoD Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kubernetes and Azure Container Registry for containerized deployments.
• Experience managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Experience developing with frameworks like Dash, Streamlit, Bokeh, Flask, or Shiny.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Knowledge of common data science Python and R libraries (tidyverse, pandas, scikit-learn, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $120,000 per year.
• 100% remote work opportunity.
• A robust employee benefits program.
• Opportunities for professional development and promotion.
• A supportive team environment that values innovation and critical thinking.