Linux System Admin in Clarksburg, Maryland at Forterra

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

• Forterra is seeking a highly skilled Autonomous Vehicle Linux System Admin Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining software on autonomous vehicles, conducting network troubleshooting, and managing VPN solutions like OpenVPN and WireGuard. Your primary focus will be to ensure the smooth operation and performance of autonomous vehicle systems while also optimizing network connectivity and security.

What you"ll do

• Install, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot autonomous vehicle systems for customers both on-site and remotely.
• Configure and maintain Continuous Integration (CI/CD) Tools such as Docker.
• Ensure clear and effective communication with both engineers and customers.
• Thoroughly document work to facilitate continuous process improvement.
• Must be comfortable around with large and small autonomous vehicles.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux System Administration, including hardware knowledge and expertise in command-line tools.
• Develop automated tools using Ansible, Bash, and Python.
• Strong problem diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Capacity to work independently and fulfill obligations to assigned programs.
• Capability to configure various network devices, including wireless radios and network switches.
• Commitment to maintaining proper documentation of system configuration changes.
• Collaboration with technicians, engineers, and other team members to diagnose and resolve higher-level issues.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git for managing codebase changes.
• Understanding of network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols.

• Proficiency in compiling and customizing the Linux kernel to optimize system performance.
• Experience with version control tools such as ClearCase, Git, Bitbucket, or similar for managing code repositories and versioning.
• Knowledge of VPN configuration for establishing secure network connections between different systems and networks.
• Familiarity with installing and configuring firmware on embedded hardware devices, particularly on custom Linux distributions (especially Ubuntu), Android devices, and microcontrollers (STM).
• Expertise in container frameworks such as Docker for packaging, distributing, and managing applications within containers.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for automating the configuration and management of systems and software.
• Experience in deploying software to embedded computers and remote systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality in diverse environments.
• Proficiency in reviewing network traffic and diagnosing issues to ensure optimal network performance and security.
• Experience in troubleshooting network-related problems, including connectivity issues, latency, packet loss, and bandwidth constraints.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and analysis tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar for capturing and analyzing network packets.
• Familiarity with LDAP, Apache, and nginx.

• Some college or equivalent industry experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field
• BS in Information Systems (preferred)

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, Legal & ID protection plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.