Systems and Network Administrator

At ATUM we are industrializing biotechnology from Genes to Proteins to Cell Lines.  ATUM’s tools and solutions are fueling the transformation of biology from a discovery science to a sustainable engineering discipline. By collaborating with our clients, ATUM develops innovative technologies and services to accelerate breakthroughs and move research & development further faster. Our focus on scientist-to-scientist problem solving creates long-term partnerships with our clients. For over 20 years we have been at the intersection of synthetic biology and machine learning and its application across a multitude of industries from pharmaceuticals to biocatalysis to food.

ATUM is looking for a Systems and Network Administrator. This role is a full time in office role. The desired candidate will have the following qualifications and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• System and Server Management: Administering and maintaining approximately 50+ Unix servers, ensuring optimal performance, security, and stability across physical and virtual environments.
• Network Management: Configuring and maintaining all networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) across multiple sites and network segments; managing security and troubleshooting complex network issues.
• Availability and Recovery: Implementing and managing enterprise backup and recovery solutions; developing and regularly testing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.
• Security and Compliance: Enforcing security policies, managing network intrusion defenses, and performing regular vulnerability patching and assessments.
• Infrastructure Improvement: Researching, recommending, and implementing new technologies to modernize the infrastructure, enhance automation, and prepare the environment for future growth.
• Support and Documentation: Providing technical support for infrastructure issues and escalated desktop issues, and  maintaining comprehensive documentation for all systems and procedures.

• Required Experience: Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience administering a production environment with a significant number of Linux servers and complex multi-segment networks.
• Core Technical Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Linux servers administration, TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, firewalls, and server virtualization.  Hands on experience configuring and managing switches and VLANs.   
• Critical Skills: Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level services (e.g., directory services, DNS, DHCP) and implementing storage and backup solutions. Proficiency in scripting (Bash, python) and configuration management principles is required.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex outages under pressure.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and strategic planning discussions.
• Education and Certification: A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent demonstrated work experience. Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable.