Systems Administrator, Senior; Linux

Company Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra seeks a Systems Administrator, Senior (Linux, AWS) to join our growing team. The role of the Systems Administrator, Senior (Linux, AWS) is to provision and manage, under minimal supervision, a dynamic on‑prem and cloud‑based architecture consisting of virtualized resources that support multi‑tiered HA/Clustered applications, services, databases, and capabilities using various cloud services, platforms, and operating systems.

This position is remote. Also, the role requires being on‑call beyond normal business hours during the week and may also include a weekend rotation.

• Conduct knowledge transfer to junior Linux System Administration staff and provide training on new techniques and processes.
• Communicate frequently with senior level staff and customers on issues related to system administration; provide customer support as necessary.
• Perform senior level technical skills in troubleshooting, cause, and resolution on Linux Servers in AWS Cloud.
• Work with the formulation and/or implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to database management, security maintenance, and utilization.
• Consult with users on issues relative to procedures, technical problems, and methodologies.
• Develop and enhance processes and technical documentation; create back‑up procedures, test plans and reports.
• Provide day‑to‑day system administration support to assigned systems, new deployments of systems, test, and evaluation of hardware and maintain system documentation in AWS Cloud.
• Provide an architectural framework for information system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts.
• Install, configure, and maintain the organization's Linux Server instances in AWS Cloud.
• Maintain operating efficiency and stability, ensure the security and integrity of all systems and data, and respond to outages and other issues.
• Analyze systems and perform usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements within AWS Cloud.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

• Bachelor's degree, OR in lieu of a degree, 8+ years equivalent related work experience.
• A minimum of 8+ years' experience in infrastructure support.
• A minimum of 3+ years' experience in public/private cloud technologies especially AWS.
• A minimum of 6 years' recent extensive hands‑on work experience with Unix/Linux (cradle to grave).
• Hands‑on work experience with AWS Cloud.
• Experience working with ITIL processes.
• Work independently or as part of a team and have strong communication skills.

• Healthcare/Insurance project experience.
• Experience working with State government projects.

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational…