Overview
On Site
USD 80,100.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Information Technology
Evaluation
Technical Support
Backup Administration
SFTP
Shell Scripting
System Administration
Management
Problem Solving
Computer Hardware
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance
Mentorship
Team Building
Security Clearance
Linux Administration
Docker
Ansible
OpenLDAP
DoD
Security+
Customer Engagement
Scripting
Bash
Python
VMware vSphere
PostgreSQL
Database
Linux
RHCSA
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Red Hat Linux
Law
Health Care
Insurance
Training
Job Details
Overview
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 Senior Linux Systems administrator with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to:
Qualifications
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN 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.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability StatVeteran Status
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 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 Top Secret clearance required
- 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 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 Statement
AMERICAN 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.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability StatVeteran Status
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.