OverviewAMERICAN SYSTEMS, a
100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is seeking a
Senior Linux Systems Administrator with an
active Secret clearance to support a mission-critical classified program at
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, IN.
This role supports a secure, closed Linux enclave responsible for protecting and recovering highly sensitive mission data. The ideal candidate brings strong
Red Hat Linux experience, enterprise system administration skills, and a desire to grow within a high-trust, technically complex environment.
ResponsibilitiesAs a
Senior Linux Systems administrator with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to:
- Support on-premises 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.
- Be entrusted with mentoring and/or training less experienced staff as part of team development efforts.
Qualifications- Active Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5-7 years of relevant IT / Linux Systems Administration experience, including knowledge of containerization (Podman/Docker), Ansible, and OpenLDAP.
- Current DoD 8140 IAT level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
- Scripting skills in BASH and/or Python.
- Experience with VMware vSphere (version 7 or above).
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases.
- Must obtain a Red Hat Linux or comparable Linux Server OS certification (e.g., RHCSA or RHCE) within six months of hire.
- Candidates who currently possess active Red Hat certifications may be considered favorably during the selection process.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,100.00/Yr. - USD $133,700.00/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.
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