Posit System Administrator Job at GAP Solutions, Inc., Madison, WI

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  • GAP Solutions, Inc.
  • Madison, WI

Job Description

Position Objective: Your technical expertise in data science infrastructure makes you a key team player, solving complex challenges at the intersection of systems administration and analytics. Here, you'll have the ability to work with a team of data scientists, engineers, and system administrators to support the EDAV mission. We are seeking someone who can maintain and enhance multiple Posit deployments (Workbench, Connect, and Package Manager), ensuring the infrastructure remains functional and available to support critical public health analytics.

As a Posit System Administrator on our project, you'll constantly look for ways to make the data science infrastructure better using the latest technology and best implementation strategies. Your technical expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement of mission-critical systems, working closely with technical, network, platform, functional, and customer support teams as a dedicated Posit specialist.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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

  • Experience with multiple IDEs including RStudio, VS Code, and Jupyter Labs/Notebook

  • Knowledge of system hardening using DoD Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

  • Knowledge of backup and recovery procedures for critical systems

  • Ability to install, update, and manage complex R, Python, and system dependencies in Linux

  • Possession of one of the following certifications: Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, SecurityX, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFAACT

  • Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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)

  • Experience managing networks using Cisco switches

  • Knowledge of Hyper-V or VMware vSphere for virtual machine management

  • Knowledge of authentication systems (LDAP, Active Directory, SSO, SAML)

  • Knowledge of common data science Python and R libraries (tidyverse, pandas, scikit-learn, etc.).

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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