Linux Systems Administrator Tier I

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 Tier I Linux Systems Administrator with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Perform general Systems Administrator functions supporting all HPC users with courteous responses to their HPC system operations and maintenance activities issues.
• Support Senior Systems Administrators (SA) in optimizing the functionality and performance of hardware and software components.
• Ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers, workstations, and data storage systems (Lustre, Bright Cluster)
• Support other System Administrators (SA) in creating, administering, and managing Linux user accounts.
• Triage Tier 1 Service desk tickets and produce service ticket reports and performance metrics.

Support Linux SA and Engineering team in installation and testing of HPC system components, including setup and configuration of:

• Hardware and software
• Computing and data storage servers
• Networking equipment
• Computing peripherals
• Provide responsive backup management, security issues, set up and configuration of Linux servers and software.
• Perform timely hardware replacement not covered by third-party vendor maintenance agreements.
• Assist Network personnel in configuration of networking equipment, ensuring network security, and managing firewalls.
• Implement necessary measures to comply with all Program security requirements.
• Adhere to all IT policies, processes, and procedures.
• Manage changing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (e.g., CS, Engineering, Information Technology, etc.) and 5+ years of experience
• Current DoD 8140 IAT II Certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
• VMware vSphere 6 and up
• Scripting (BASH, Python, or Perl) and command line interface (CLI) experience
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerized technology, Ansible, and PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and securing and hardening Linux systems to meet RMF controls.
• Experience with CUDA, Google TensorFlow, or similar toolsets.

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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