AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Information Assurance/Security Engineer - Linux Systems Specialist

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$85K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of related work experience
  • US Navy and submarine system experience highly desired
  • Red Hat/Linux certifications desired
  • Strong networking skills desired
  • Deep hands-on Linux administration experience required

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, secure, and maintain Linux operating systems in enterprise environments
  • Administer Linux servers, services, user accounts, and file systems
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex issues
  • Serve as a primary technical resource for network troubleshooting
  • Analyze packet flow, connectivity, and latency issues
  • Develop and enhance system capabilities using shell scripting or Python
  • Support backup, recovery, and system restoration procedures

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance programs
  • Education and training assistance
Full Job Description
Overview

The Information Security Engineer - Linux Systems will be responsible for administering, securing, troubleshooting, and optimizing Linux-based systems in complex operational environments. This role requiresdeep hands-on Linux administration experience paired with strong networking knowledge, including the ability to diagnose and resolve issues across system, application, and network layers. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in secure environments, supporting critical infrastructure, and developing advanced capabilities using shell scripting or Python.

Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, secure, and maintain Linux operating systems in enterprise and mission-critical environments
  • Administer Linux servers, services, user accounts, file systems, patches, and access controls
  • Monitor system performance and availability, analyze logs, and troubleshoot complex operational issues
  • Serve as a primary technical resource for network troubleshooting across Linux hosts and connected infrastructure
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network services and protocols, including TCP IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, and interface bonding
  • Analyze packet flow, connectivity, latency, and service communication issues across local and remote systems
  • Support network integration and interoperability of Linux systems with mission platforms, enclaves, and external interfaces
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance system capabilities usingshell scripting and or Python
  • Implement system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with security requirements
  • Support backup, recovery, continuity, and system restoration procedures
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, network engineering, software, and systems engineering teams to maintain reliable operations
  • Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, system procedures, and configuration baselines
  • Support lab, test, deployment, and operational environments as required
  • Provide support for specialized defense systems
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of related work experience
  • US Navy and submarine system experience highly desired
  • Red Hat/Linux certifications desired
  • Strong networking skills desired
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000/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.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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Size
1,500 employees
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Founded
1975

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