Sr. Linux Systems Administrator - Washington - ref. y78310215

placeWashington calendar_month 

Overview:

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 $92,100.00/Yr. - USD $193,900.00/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

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