Linux Systems Administrator I

American Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator I to support enterprise-level Linux-based systems, focusing on installation, configuration, testing, and management of RHEL environments across our IT architecture.

The role emphasizes information security, incident management, compliance audits, and collaboration with CAB, with opportunities to work on monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Splunk, and to gain exposure to CIP in air-gapped settings.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to pass federal background investigation and obtain Public Trust.
• Strong Linux expertise with CLI and networking basics.
• Experience with Bash or Python scripting.
• Willingness to travel between customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and monitor Linux systems, primarily RHEL.
• Configure and manage Red Hat Satellite servers and repositories.
• Provide end-user and application support through incident management.
• Assist with compliance audits during patch cycles and CAB coordination.
• Use SolarWinds Orion and Splunk for real-time monitoring and alerting.
• Assist in configuring IDM, Ansible, MFA, and baseline OS images.
• Support CIP compliance for air-gapped servers.
• Provide legacy support for older RHEL applications.
• Assist with certificate management and FISMA updates.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Networking basics

Incident management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

Splunk

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

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, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

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 avalid 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 $95,680/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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