Posit System Administrator Hybrid

MINDBANK JOB OPENING

Job ID: #15924.
Job Title: Posit System Administrator
Location: Atlanta, GA- 80% remote 20% onsite.
Work Permit Required: Green Card or Citizen work permit.
Clearance: This job requires a Public Trust Clearance. If you do not have one you will obtain it.
Pay: $130,000 with Benefits, Paid Time off and Holiday Pay; plus 401k and more.
Work Permit: Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident

Mindbank Consulting Group has an immediate need for a Posit System Administrator.

In this role we are looking for a Posit System Administrator who has technical expertise in data science infrastructure. You will be part of a team and assist with solving complex challenges at the intersection of systems administration and analytics. You will work with a team of data scientists, engineers, and system administrators to support the client 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.

KEY 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

MUST HAVE:
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• 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

NICE TO HAVE:
• Experience with Kubernetes and Azure Container Registry for containerized deployments
• Managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
• Developing with frameworks like Dash, Streamlit, Bokeh, Flask, or Shiny
• Automation and scripting tools (Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Managing networks using Cisco switches
• Knowledge of Hyper-V or VMware vSphere for virtual machine management
• Authentication systems (LDAP, Active Directory, SSO, SAML)
• Common data science Python and R libraries (tidyverse, pandas, scikit-learn, etc.).