Sr. Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Apply NowCompany: American Systems Corporation
Location: Washington, DC 20373
Description:
THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. Responsibilities As a Sr. Linux Systems Administrator you will have the opportunity to do the following:
* Support on-premise Production and Development Linux infrastructure and applications.
* Provide Tier II support for production and development environments, managing ticket submission and tracking.
* Monitor resource availability to meet customer requirements, ensuring sufficient hardware, software, and throughput.
* Review and optimize system performance to ensure peak efficiency and reliability for mission-critical applications.
* Analyze system resource usage and apply corrective actions when necessary.
* Review system and application logs, ensuring completion of scheduled tasks and backups.
* Create and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions; maintain local repositories.
* Perform interface administration, including sFTP, SFG, and shell scripting.
* Develop and maintain administrative scripts (e.g., BASH, Python) for system maintenance.
* Document and implement system administration solutions to meet business requirements.
* Provide project status updates, problem resolution, and system administration reports to management.
* Coordinate problem resolution with customers, team members, and vendors as needed.
* Assess and recommend improvements for system software and hardware to enhance efficiency and functionality.
* Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to implement, monitor, and maintain cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability mitigations. Qualifications * 10+ years of experience in IT Systems Administration with at least 5 years in Linux administration demonstrating knowledge of containerization (Podman/Docker), Ansible, and OpenLDAP.
* Possess a Red Hat Linux or Linux Server OS certification (RHCSA or RHCE) within 6 months of hire.
* Qualified candidates with current Red Hat certifications (RHCSA or RHCE) will be given preference.
* Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
* Strong scripting skills in BASH and Python.
* Experience with VMware vSphere (version 7 or above).
* Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $108,100.00/Yr. - USD $180,600.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
* Support on-premise Production and Development Linux infrastructure and applications.
* Provide Tier II support for production and development environments, managing ticket submission and tracking.
* Monitor resource availability to meet customer requirements, ensuring sufficient hardware, software, and throughput.
* Review and optimize system performance to ensure peak efficiency and reliability for mission-critical applications.
* Analyze system resource usage and apply corrective actions when necessary.
* Review system and application logs, ensuring completion of scheduled tasks and backups.
* Create and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions; maintain local repositories.
* Perform interface administration, including sFTP, SFG, and shell scripting.
* Develop and maintain administrative scripts (e.g., BASH, Python) for system maintenance.
* Document and implement system administration solutions to meet business requirements.
* Provide project status updates, problem resolution, and system administration reports to management.
* Coordinate problem resolution with customers, team members, and vendors as needed.
* Assess and recommend improvements for system software and hardware to enhance efficiency and functionality.
* Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to implement, monitor, and maintain cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability mitigations. Qualifications * 10+ years of experience in IT Systems Administration with at least 5 years in Linux administration demonstrating knowledge of containerization (Podman/Docker), Ansible, and OpenLDAP.
* Possess a Red Hat Linux or Linux Server OS certification (RHCSA or RHCE) within 6 months of hire.
* Qualified candidates with current Red Hat certifications (RHCSA or RHCE) will be given preference.
* Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
* Strong scripting skills in BASH and Python.
* Experience with VMware vSphere (version 7 or above).
* Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $108,100.00/Yr. - USD $180,600.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status