Systems Administrator
Our Company
Whisper Aero is pioneering a more compelling and connected future by delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions. Today's open rotor propulsion systems are challenged by safety, noise, and performance limitations at all scales. Whisper's breakthrough technologies allow aircraft to fly anywhere at any time without disturbing communities, at greater speeds, and with incredible improvements in efficiency and cost. Their innovations also enable a new generation of air moving products that can blend into the soundscapes of daily life. Whisper was founded by industry veterans, Mark Moore and Ian Villa, and continues to innovate a future that鈥檚 as considerate as it is compelling with its world-class team in Tennessee.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated System Administrator to join our IT team! The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing both local and cloud-based server infrastructure, storage, and engineering platforms, ensuring optimal performance and security. The candidate should have deep knowledge of Linux (we use Ubuntu) and should have a mindset of automating where capable. As we grow, the need for proactive management and increasing efficiency is paramount.
What You鈥檒l Do
- Support the needs of Whisper Aero employees and contract workers across multiple sites, including remote workers.
- Execute the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, both on-premises and in the cloud.
- Develop and maintain custom toolchains to enhance our operations to apply modern engineering methodologies such as container orchestration, and software-defined storage.
- Manage and maintain repositories on GitHub and GitLab, ensuring smooth version control and collaboration, work separation to maintain US compliance regulations (NIST, CMMC).
- Utilize your experience with Linux, particularly Debian-based operating systems, to build, scale and secure Whisper Aero environments.
- Analyze resource utilization and develop strategies to optimize performance
- Ensure regular backups are performed and develop recovery plans to safeguard against data loss.
- Perform ongoing support and maintenance of all hardware, software, and network components
- Reevaluate and upgrade existing systems to maintain compliance while improving performance for Whisper Aero needs
Required Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years experience in systems engineering
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently, handle large projects simultaneously, and prioritize team roadmap and deliverables
- Expertise in network administration, managing on-premises servers, SAN/NAS storage for scientific computing, and third-party vendor server management
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes for cloud computing, container orchestration, and compute clusters
- Proficiency in Windows, Unix (including Debian-based Linux), and automation using scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Perl, along with tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
- Experience with MS365, Teams, and other enterprise collaboration platforms
- U.S. Person status
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience working with Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and other Government Agencies
- Prior experience building storage and networking services
Benefits:
- Top-tier Benefits: 100% paid Medical, dental, and vision for employees, 75% paid for dependents
- PTO & Federal Holidays: Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
- Competitive Salary: Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee鈥檚 no-income-tax life
- End of Year Bonuses: For eligible employees
- We always have beverages and snacks available to energize you throughout the day, with paid team meals based on office demands.
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional Development Stipend
Whisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Whisper Aero also participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.