Senior IT Systems Administrator 1

Who We Are

Neya is a leader in advanced robotics developing off-road autonomy for both commercial and defense customers.

Our deep domain expertise spans semi-autonomy, autonomy, perception, and mission planning; all of which support a wide range of DoD and commercial thrust areas.

Our main center of gravity is in the Pittsburgh area.

This position is in person/hybrid in our Pittsburgh, PA office.

We're looking for a Senior IT Systems Administrator to join our team.  This successful person will manage our Linux-based infrastructure and our Windows-11 developer fleet using WSL for Linux workflows to meet CMMC security requirements.  This role is critical for maintaining the operational integrity and security of our systems as we develop and deploy cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.

How You’ll Make an Impact


* Linux Administration:  Design, provision, configure, and maintain our Linux server and workstation fleet (primarily Ubuntu/Debian).

Lead incident response and advanced troubleshooting for Linux systems and services.

You'll be the primary point of contact for all Linux-related issues, providing expert level support and trouble shooting.


* Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security controls as required by CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification).

This includes developing and maintaining secure configurations (e.g., STIGs), performing vulnerability management, and ensuring audit readiness.  You'll work closely with our compliance team to maintain our certification status


* Network Management: Configure and secure network devices (routers, switches, firewalls) to ensure optimal performance and security.

You'll manage VPNs, access controls, and network monitoring tools


* Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) to streamline IT operations, reduce manual effort, and ensure consistency across our infrastructure


* Collaboration: Work with engineering and development teams to support their specific IT needs, including setting up development environments, managing code repositories, and troubleshooting build systems


* Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for all IT processes, configurations, and procedures, ensuring knowledge transfer and operational continuity


* Assists with special projects and assignments needed

What You’ll Need


* Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CS, or another IT-related field


* Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, with at least five (5) years of experience in a senior Linux Systems Administrator role, preferably in a high-tech or regulated environment


* Technical Skills:
+ Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, particularly Ubuntu / Debian distributions
+ Strong experience with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL
+ Proficiency with configuration management tools and Gitlab, VCS, and CI/CD pipelines
+ Experience with ne...