Linux Administrator

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 91,600 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education and training assistance

Job summary

A federal government contractor is seeking a Linux Administrator in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves maintaining Linux infrastructure, providing technical solutions, and ensuring system uptime. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Linux administration and active Secret security clearance. The position offers a salary range of $91,600 to $153,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux Administration including knowledge of Linux server setup and maintenance.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• U.S. Citizenship required for holding a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with onsite personnel for system software implementation.
• Maintain and develop Linux infrastructure technology.
• Monitor system performance and capacity planning.
• Provide systems administration-related solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Skills

Linux Administration

Networking protocols

Server security mechanisms

Troubleshooting support

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

IAT Level II certification

Tools

RedHat

CentOS

Ubuntu

DNS

MySQL

PHP

Job description

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.

Linux Administrator

Location: US-MD-Gaithersburg ID

Job ID: 2025-3641

Category

IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Position Type

Full-Time Remote: No Clearance Required Secret

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

• Collaborate with onsite system design personnel to implement new system software and hardware.
• Maintain and develop Linux infrastructure technology.
• Deliver 24x7x365 uptime service.
• Provide systems administration-related solutions.
• Maintain best practices for managing services and computer systems.
• Monitor system performance and capacity planning.
• Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, network hardware, and workstations.
• Install and configure Linux systems, back-end databases and scripts.
• Perform system maintenance by reviewing error logs.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting support for service problems.
• Create system backups and new stored procedures.
• Develop and maintain system recovery procedures.
• Install and maintain system security.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems.
• Maintain all internet requests inclusive to DNS, RADIUS, Apache, MySQL, PHP. Enhance, maintain, and create the tools for the Linux environment and its users.
• Analyze hardware requirements and make acquiring recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• At least five (5) years of experience in Linux Administration (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu), including extensive knowledge of Linux server setup, deployment, and maintenance, as well as a firm understanding of networking protocols and server security mechanisms.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP) Programming skills (RedHat, Java)

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $91,600.00/Yr. - USD $153,000.00/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

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