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Today's open rotor propulsion systems are challenged by safety, noise, and performance limitations at all scales. Whisper's breakthrough technologies allow aircraftto fly anywhere at any time without disturbing communities, at greater speeds, and with incredible improvements in efficiency and cost. Their innovations also enable a new generation of air moving products that can blend into the soundscapes of daily life. Whisper was founded by industry veterans, Mark Mooreand Ian Villa, and continues to innovate a future that’sas considerate as it is compelling with its world-class team in Tennessee. \nAbout the Role \nWhisper Aero is seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Systems Administrator to join our IT team onsite in either Crossville, or Nashville, Tennessee! The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying and managing local and cloud-based server infrastructure, storage solutions, and engineering platforms, ensuring optimal performance and security. The candidate should have deep knowledge of Linux (we use Ubuntu) and should have a mindset of automating where capable. As we grow, the need for proactive management and increasing efficiency is paramount. \nWhat You’ll Do \nSupport the needs of Whisper Aero employees and contract workers across multiple sites, including remote workers. \nExecute the installation, configuration, and maintenance of both Windows/Linux servers, both on-premises and in the cloud, specifically configure of AWS GPU/CPU clusters for high performance computing. \nDevelop and maintain custom toolchains to enhance our operations to apply modern engineering methodologies such as container orchestration, and software-defined storage. \nManage and maintain repositories on GitHub and GitLab, ensuring smooth version control and collaboration, work separation to maintain US compliance regulations (NIST, CMMC). \nUtilize your experience with Linux, particularly Debian-based operating systems, to build, scale and secure Whisper Aero environments. \nAnalyze resource utilization and develop strategies to optimize performance \nEnsure regular backups are performed and develop recovery plans to safeguard against data loss. \nPerform ongoing support and maintenance of all hardware, software, and network components\nReevaluate and upgrade existing systems to maintain compliance while improving performance for Whisper Aero needs \nRequired Qualifications \nRequires US Person/work Authorization Status\nBS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or administration\nExperience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) in corporate settings\nAdministration of on-premises servers, SAN/NAS storage systems, distributed computing supporting scientific or enterprise workloads\nProficient in both Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems\nScripting experience in Python, Bash, or Perl, with use of automation/configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)\nWorking knowledge of MS365 suite, including Teams and related collaboration tools\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities\nProven ability to manage multiple projects independently and align with team objectives and priorities \nHands-on experience with network administration and infrastructure management\nBonus Qualifications \nExperience architecting enterprise-grade storage and networking solutions \nExperience deploying and managing systems in alignment with security and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, CMMC, and NIST 800-171, with a focus on supporting Department of Defense (DoD) requirements and ensuring readiness for government contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)\nExperience with centralized logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Prometheus/Grafana)\nExposure to identity and access management systems (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, LDAP)\nExperience performing system hardening and vulnerability remediation\nKnowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles\nCompetencies and Characteristics\nComfortable working in a fast-paced environment\nStrong technical, written, and verbal communication skills\nProactive (Be an owner)\nFlexible and open-minded to balance\nBenefits: \nTop-tier Benefits: Employee-first focused comprehensive benefits package, minimum of 90% employer-paid plans for employees and dependents with optional HSA/FSA account offerings\nPTO & Federal Holidays: Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days\nCompetitive Salary: Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee’s no-income-tax life\nEnd of Year Bonuses: For eligible employees\nWe always have beverages and snacks available to energize you throughout the day, with paid team meals based on office demands.\n401(k) \nRelocation Assistance\nProfessional Development Stipend\nWhisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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