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Metas Solutions Systems Administrator (Posit Administrator) in Decatur, Georgia
About Us:
Metas Solutions
excels in providing strategic consulting, program management, and data-driven analytics to federal public health agencies. Our expertise enhances health systems and delivers measurable outcomes, helping agencies achieve their mission. We collaborate with federal partners to implement agile solutions for national public health initiatives, driving impactful change through cutting-edge programs that strengthen communities and promote well-being.
See
www.metassolutions.com
for further details about us and careers with Metas.
Job Description:
Metas Solutions
has an
"immediateopening"
for an experienced
Posit Systems Administrator
. In this position, 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, 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.
Responsibilities:
- Lead 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:
- 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
Additional 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.)
Security Requirements:
Must be US Citizen and with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance (Public Trust 5) within a reasonable period
Market competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
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