Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other, too. At Applied, we have a mission and a vision that guide us, values that anchor us, and a determination to achieve that propels us forward. We push the boundaries of innovation to solve the biggest challenges in insurance – helping us earn the title of indispensable partner from our customers. Our teammates show up as they are, creating an authentic environment that fosters collaboration, curiosity and connections – and one that doesn’t waste time on the unnecessary confines of corporate bureaucracy or hierarchy. No matter the role or title, you have a voice at the table, space to work hard and achieve, and unending opportunities to be a great teammate.
System Administrator
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
We’re searching for Systems Administrator to join our Corporate IT team in remote location . To keep us headed in the right direction, we’re looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team’s diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.
What You’ll Do
- Manage infrastructure lifecycle activities for cloud and on‑prem resources using Terraform
- Execute state updates, manage configuration drift, and apply minor infrastructure changes via code
- Maintain consistent system configurations and patch levels using Ansible
- Execute automated patch cycles and remediate security vulnerabilities across Windows and Linux systems
- Operate and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines used for infrastructure and operational tasks
- Follow established Git‑based change management practices, including merge requests and approvals
- Monitor system health using Datadog dashboards, alerts, and logs
- Respond to infrastructure alerts and participate in incident resolution efforts
Qualifications
- 4+ years in Systems Administration or Infrastructure Operations
- Strong background in operational support and sustaining engineering
- Terraform: Ability to read, understand, and modify existing Terraform configurations
- Ansible: Ability to execute, debug, and modify playbooks for patching and configuration
- GitLab: Proficiency with Git workflows and CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting
- Datadog: Ability to interpret dashboards, logs, and alerts for operational troubleshooting
- Automation‑focused operational mindset
- Certifications and/or Licenses (Desired): VMWare VCP, Google Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Arcitura Certified Cloud Architect, IBM Certified Solution Architect, or Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Benefits
- A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter.
- Flexibility in time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
- A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Holiday and Vacation Time
- Health & Wellness Days
- A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
Salary Information
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from [$70,000 - $120,000 CAD]. To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone’s depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters
Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
AI Utilization
We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, candidate screening, interviews, and final decisions are conducted by real humans.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Job Requirements
- 4+ years in Systems Administration or Infrastructure Operations
- Strong background in operational support and sustaining engineering
- Terraform: Ability to read, understand, and modify existing Terraform configurations
- Ansible: Ability to execute, debug, and modify playbooks for patching and configuration
- GitLab: Proficiency with Git workflows and CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting
- Datadog: Ability to interpret dashboards, logs, and alerts for operational troubleshooting
- Automation‑focused operational mindset
- Certifications and/or Licenses (Desired): VMWare VCP, Google Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Arcitura Certified Cloud Architect, IBM Certified Solution Architect, or Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Benefits
- A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter.
- Flexibility in time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
- A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Holiday and Vacation Time
- Health & Wellness Days
- A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
- Salary Information
- Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from [$70,000 - $120,000 CAD]. To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone’s depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
- Your Security Matters
- Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
- AI Utilization
- We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, candidate screening, interviews, and final decisions are conducted by real humans.
- EEO Statement
- Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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