About Forterra

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

About the role

Forterra is seeking a highly skilled Linux System Administrator with a strong focus on Ansible, Automation, and Python to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions using Ansible, developing automation scripts in Python, maintaining Linux systems, and optimizing network connectivity and security. The primary goal is to streamline operations and improve efficiency through automation while ensuring the stability and security of system infrastructure. 

What you'll do

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts. 

• Install, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Linux-based autonomous vehicle systems for customers both on-site and remotely. 

• Implement and maintain Continuous Integration (CI/CD) tools such as Ansible, Docker, and Python-based automation frameworks. 

• Automate system administration tasks to reduce manual efforts and increase efficiency. 

• Ensure clear and effective communication with both engineers and customers. 

• Thoroughly document automation workflows and system configurations to facilitate continuous process improvement. 

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years Linux administration in production environments 

• Strong infrastructure automation experience including but not limited to Salt, Puppet, or Ansible

• Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting 

• Experience automating system provisioning, configuration, and deployment 

• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing) 

• Ability to support and troubleshoot distributed systems 

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong infrastructure automation experience using Ansible 

• Experience deploying to embedded or edge systems 

• Containerization (Docker) 

• CI/CD pipelines 

• Network troubleshooting tools (tcpdump, Wireshark) 

• Experience with custom Linux distributions 

US Salary Range
 $115,000—$135,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.  
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. 
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here.   

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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