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Infrastructure Engineer

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
Washington (USA)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years experience in system integration and administration, Experience with Linux (Redhat/CentOS), MacOS, SQL, Bash, Python scripting.

Key responsabilities:

  • Perform on-site and remote maintenance work
  • Support staff with configuration needs
  • Assist with hardware and software maintenance
  • Analyze log files for troubleshooting
  • Maintain system documentation and architecture
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Catalist Government Administration SME https://www.catalist.us/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

For over 18 years, Catalist has been a leader in civic data and data science innovation. Our mission is to provide progressive organizations with the data, software, and services needed to better identify, understand, and communicate with the people they need to engage and mobilize. Our clients include the largest, most influential organizations in the U.S. active in civic engagement, advocacy, and political campaigns.

Catalist is home to a dedicated, creative team of technologists, data scientists, and campaign experts committed to using our talents and technology to nurture a vibrant and growing progressive community.

The Catalist Infrastructure Team is within the Technology Department, which is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting tools to facilitate our client’s access to Catalist data. These tools range from Web-based interactive GUIs to APIs as well as all the backend components and services required to support them. On the Infrastructure Team, you will have a leading role in ensuring Catalist’s staff and clients have the systems and support they need to build and support a vibrant progressive ecosystem.

While Catalist is a remote-first company, roles in Infrastructure have a required on-site component and should expect to work in-person several days a month. Principal Duties: Skills & Abilities: T

Principle Duties & Responsibilities
  • Complete regular monthly and occasional ad-hoc work on-site at our company locations, which includes our data center in Ashburn, VA and our company headquarters in Washington, DC
  • Support and resolve issue tickets as assigned from Infrastructure Team management
  • Serve as the first point of contact for Catalist staff with configuration, permissions, and set-up needs
  • Participate in weekly evening deployments and maintenance windows (primarily remote, with quarterly on-site maintenance)
  • Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, network devices, video conferencing, and other hardware components
  • Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of infrastructural software components – CentOS, HAProxy, etc.
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain staff-issued laptops, primarily running MacOS
  • Analyze log files or error reports and track problems across multiple systems
  • Develop and maintain system configuration and architecture documentation

  • Requirements
  • Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience with system integration, operation, and administration
  • Experience with the configuration and administration of Linux (Redhat/CentOS) and MacOS operating systems
  • Experience with SQL, Bash, and Python scripting
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, VPN Clients, and Antivirus software
  • Experience with desktop support, log file analysis, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with implementing and adhering to a company security policy
  • Comfortable working in a ticket-based workflow
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Customer service oriented - ability to demonstrate ownership of the customer service experience
  • Ability to collaborate, communicate, and work with other Infrastructure team members both orally and in writing
  • Ability to document processes and solutions to grow the company knowledge repository
  • Ability to demonstrate inquisitive and proactive troubleshooting
  • Ability to understand and respond to prioritization shifts while working multiple issues
  • Self-directed learner who can problem solve without hand-holding
  • Willingness to work with and learn software and systems without prior training or experience
  • Background check required

  • Preferred Skills & Abilities
  • Experience with Windows operating systems
  • Experience with networking, cloud architecture, DevOps (CI/CD)
  • Interest in progressive politics
  • Benefits
    Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug
    Catalist offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage for eligible staff and their eligible dependents. Catalist’s Medical plan is a comprehensive PPO program including Prescription Drug coverage with 85% of the premium paid by Catalist. Dental and Vision coverage is provided at no cost to employees.

    Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
    Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage is available for eligible staff. These benefits are provided at no cost to Catalist employees.

    401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
    A 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan is available to eligible staff with a 3% contribution from Catalist from the date of hire. Employees may contribute pre-tax or post-tax from their salary up to the legal limits set forth by the IRS.

    Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
    Catalist offers an FSA Program that gives eligible staff the ability to pay out-of-pocket medical/dental/vision/child care expenses from pre-tax earnings.

    Transit Benefits
    Catalist also makes available a Transit benefit FSA program to eligible employees using pre-tax contributions with a company match.

    Professional Development and Remote Work Expenses
    Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $750 each year for professional development / education and remote work expenses.

    Student Loan PayDown or SaveUp
    Catalist offers a Student Loan PayDown and College SaveUp benefit for eligible staff.

    Vacation, Personal Leave, Sick Leave Benefits
    Catalist offers generous vacation benefits to all eligible staff. Eligible employees also receive:
    - 14 Paid Holidays
    - Personal Days
    - Sick Leave
    - Parental Leave

    Hybrid Office/Remote Work
    Certain positions at Catalist are eligible for Office/Remote Hybrid or full Remote status.

    Required profile

    Experience

    Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
    Industry :
    Government Administration
    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Other Skills

    • Verbal Communication Skills
    • Microsoft Office
    • Customer Service

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