Linux Systems Administrator I — IT Ops & Security

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Natoma (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education & training assistance

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 to support IT architecture and business needs. You will participate in information security, systems analysis, planning, monitoring and documentation activities.

Responsibilities include patching and patch cycle compliance, managing RedHat Satellite, incident management, and real‑time monitoring with SolarWinds and Splunk.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required as per job eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Ability to pass federal background check and obtain Public Trust.
• Strong Linux OS, CLI, and basic networking knowledge.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or Python.
• Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing, upgrading, patching, and monitoring Linux systems (RHEL).
• Configure and manage RedHat Satellite servers and repositories.
• Provide end-user and application-user support via incident management.
• Support compliance audits during patch cycles and interface with CAB as needed.
• Use SolarWinds Orion and Splunk for real-time monitoring and alerting.
• Set up IDM, Ansible, baseline OS image, and MFA on RedHat Linux.
• Assist in addressing vulnerabilities from compliance scans.
• Help ensure CIP compliance for air-gapped servers.
• Provide legacy support for older applications on older RHEL versions.
• Assist in certificate management and deployment; update FISMA information.

Skills

Linux basics

Bash/Python scripting

Networking concepts

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

RedHat Satellite

SolarWinds Orion

Splunk

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator I to support enterprise‑level Linux-based systems, focusing on installation, configuration, testing and management to support IT architecture and business needs. You will participate in information security, systems analysis, planning, monitoring and documentation activities.

Responsibilities include patching and patch cycle compliance, managing RedHat Satellite, incident management, and real‑time monitoring with SolarWinds and Splunk.