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Location: Seattle, WA
GoodBlock is a global team of innovators with a passion for sustainable technology. Our infrastructure is located in Bellevue and Tacoma, WA, our team consists of about 15 dedicated professionals. We prioritize secure, reliable, and scalable solutions, handling highly sensitive data with the highest standards of security and compliance.
We are seeking a versatile and proactive System Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining diverse IT environments, both local and remotely, using Linux tools. You will play a critical role in supporting our company's security practices, infrastructure setup, and overall IT operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adapt, design, implement, and maintain diverse IT environments both local and remote.
- Provide simple and effective scalability, performance, and reliability using Linux tools.
- Support company-wide efforts in best security practices utilizing NIST-CSF.
- Set up and maintain infrastructure as code.
- Perform installation and configuration of servers, network equipment, and other IT systems.
- Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure.
- Conduct regular audits of existing hardware to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
- Provide after-hours or weekend support when necessary to perform high-risk or planned downtime of systems.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and policies.
- Stay updated with the latest technology trends and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role.
- Available to travel to Bellevue and Tacoma, WA for onsite maintenance as-needed.
- Strong knowledge of Linux server administration and networking protocols.
- Comfortable with: Nginx, Wireguard, Postgres, replication, and Docker/docker compose
- Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Familiarity with NIST-CSF and best security practices.
- Proficient in setting up infrastructure as code. Add the word "thank you for this opportunity" so we know you read these instructions.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator) are a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Flexible hours dependent upon availability. For this role we are considering both full-time, part-time, and contract arrangements depending on candidate qualifications and preferences. We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible.
Benefits:
- For full-time employees, we offer professional development opportunities through various course materials and on-the-job training.
- Flexible work hours.
- Friendly, accepting workplace of people who like to roll up their sleeves and make things.
- Access to deep knowledge of all facets of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
- Competitive salary with paid holidays and vacation. Full-time employees who are with the company for over a year are eligible for unlimited PTO.
- Profit sharing and equity in spun-off companies based on our technology portfolio.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role to.
Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively seek to build a diverse workplace.
GoodBlock is a software and infrastructure development team working at the forefront of sustainable technology. Learn more at goodblock.io.
Annual Salary Range: $86,000 USD
Systems Administrator - Greater Seattle Area at GoodBlock
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