AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Linux Systems Administrator I

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$61K — $122K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to federal regulations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to pass a federal background check for Public Trust clearance.
  • Strong understanding of Linux OS, command line interface, and networking basics.
  • Experience with scripting languages like Bash or Python.
  • Ability to adjust to a fast-paced work environment with changing priorities.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the installation, upgrade, and monitoring of Linux systems, primarily RHEL.
  • Help configure and manage RedHat Satellite servers and package repositories.
  • Provide user support via incident management processes.
  • Participate in compliance audits and communicate with the Change Advisory Board as necessary.
  • Utilize SolarWinds Orion and Splunk for system monitoring and alerts.
  • Assist with setting up identity management, Ansible, and Multi-Factor Authentication on RedHat Linux.
  • Help address system vulnerabilities identified by compliance scans.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Paid leave policies.
  • Retirement plans available.
  • Insurance programs offered.
  • Education and training assistance provided.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

An average day:
As a Linux Systems Administrator I, you will provide support for our enterprise-level Linux-based systems and will assist with installation, configuration, testing, and management of the operating systems, hardware, and software to support our IT architecture and business needs. Additionally, you will participate in information security, systems analysis, planning, monitoring, and system documentation activities. In this position you will:
  • Assist in installing, upgrading, patching, managing, and monitoring Linux systems, mostly RHEL.
  • Assist in configuring, managing, upgrading, and patching RedHat Satellite servers and package repositories.
  • Provide end-users and application users with support through incident management.
  • Learn and assist in performing compliance audits on production systems during the patch cycle and interface with Change Advisory Board (CAB) as needed for changes.
  • Leverage SolarWinds Orion and Splunk for real-time monitoring and alerting of responsible systems response.
  • Assist in setting up IDM, Ansible, baseline OS image and location, Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) on RedHat Linux.
  • Learn and assist in addressing vulnerabilities that are identified through regular compliance scans.
  • Learn and assist in ensuring Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance for servers in an air-gapped environment.
  • Provide legacy support for older applications that run on older versions of RHEL.
  • Assist in certificate management and deployment for services on responsible systems.
  • Update Federal Information Security Act (FISMA) information for compliance.


Qualifications

  • As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), we will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust
  • Strong understanding of the Linux operating system, including the command line interface and basic networking concepts.
  • Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash or Python.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license, may be required to travel between customer sites.
  • Must be able to present acceptable identification for customer badging and site access, such as a REAL ID compliant driver license, U.S. Passport, or other approved document from the GSA Required Identification List.


Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $61,324.37/Yr. - USD $122,862.00/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.

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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