System Administrator

How you'll make an impact:As a member of Strata's Information Technology Team, our system administrators' complete operational tasks, projects, problem/change tickets, troubleshooting, and problem resolution in support of our SaaS applications. This team is responsible for ensuring our enterprise compute environment is patched and hardened to protected against threats while also ensuring we can meet our client SLAs.

• Work as part of a team of system administrators that are focused on maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Strata's compute environment.
• Ensure timely deployment of Linux operating systems, O/S and 3rd party patches to ensure systems are secure and operating efficiently.
• Work with Security and Engineering Teams to ensure systems (On-Premise and AWS) are up to date and troubleshoot when systems fall out of compliance.

• Experience with Ansible or similar tools to manage Linux systems such as patching, configuration standardization, inventory collection, application deployment, etc.
• Manage Strata's ecosystem of monitoring tools. Identify opportunities to consolidate tools. Ensure the right things are monitored and the right teams get notified.
• Working with other members of IT, ensure that all servers follow Strata's "gold standard" image. Ensure that these resources are in compliant with CIS benchmarks.
• Develop documentation, policies, and procedures to support operations and ensure cross training.
• Participate in compliance audits

How we work:We have the flexibility to support both fully remote and hybrid work - our campuses are located in Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO. Regardless of location, you'll have the chance to visit our Chicago headquarters throughout the year!What we're looking for:

• 3-5 years' experience of Linux system administration (Ubuntu/Debian, CentOS, Amazon Linux).
• 2-3 years' experience with AWS.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience with System/Network Monitoring tools, Open-Source (Nagios, Zabbix, LibreNMS, ELK Stack) and Enterprise (Datadog, Dynatrace)
• Knowledge of HA Proxy a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work on project teams and across departments.
• Have previously worked in regulated industries with regulatory requirements such as SOX, HIPAA, PCI, etc.
• Ability to leverage Agile methodology to plan and manage workload.

Thinking about applying? Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to click "Apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.Here @ Strata…Who we are:We are committed to our mission to help heal healthcare. Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community. We believe that each of our team member's unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to [email protected] values:Here at Strata, we are guided by a set of principles called the StrataWay. These values keep us honest and ensure that we are always representing ourselves and our organization as best we can. They are at the core of who we are and how we support one another.

• Serve: We partner with our customers to provide quality solutions that will make their lives easier. We extend service to our community to drive purposeful change.
• Pro: We show up every day as the best version of ourselves. We treat others as we would want to be treated (and then some). We commit to getting better every day in everything that we do, upholding the highest level of integrity even in the face of challenges.
• Rock: Our work makes a meaningful impact, no matter what role we play on the team. We are open and receptive to new ways of doing things, always innovating, and never becoming complacent.
• Grow: We are life-long learners and embrace change that will help us grow professionally and personally. We embrace a culture of feedback and acknowledge that progress is more important than perfection.

Our Impact:Strata Decision Technology provides an innovative set of software and service solutions to help healthcare providers better analyze, plan, and perform in support of caring for their community and reducing the cost of care. Our customer base includes over 2,000 hospitals and over 400 healthcare delivery systems which equates to 50% of US healthcare. Founded in 1996, our mission is to Help Heal Healthcare™. For more information, please go to www.stratadecision.com.Strata is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This role is eligible for bonus based on both individual and company performance. Find out more about Strata benefits here.