Linux Systems Administrator I — Public Trust Clearance

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

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator I in Folsom, CA to support enterprise Linux systems, install, configure, test and manage OS, hardware, and software for our IT architecture and business needs. You will participate in information security, systems analysis, planning, monitoring, and documentation activities.

Responsibilities include managing Linux/RHEL environments, RedHat Satellite, incident management, patch cycles, and compliance with CIP/FISMA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; able to pass federal background check and obtain Public Trust.
• Strong Linux knowledge with CLI and basic networking concepts.
• Experience with scripting in Bash or Python.
• Fast-paced environment adaptability; strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good time management and organization; valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel between customer sites and present ID for access.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing, upgrading, patching, managing, and monitoring Linux systems (RHEL).
• Configure and patch RedHat Satellite servers and repositories.
• Provide user support through incident management.
• Assist with compliance audits during patch cycles and CAB coordination.
• Use SolarWinds Orion and Splunk for monitoring and alerting.
• Set up IDM, Ansible, baseline image, and MFA on RedHat Linux.
• Address vulnerabilities from regular scans and CIP compliance in air-gapped environments.
• Provide legacy support for older applications on RHEL and manage service certificates.
• Update FISMA information for compliance.

Skills

Linux

Bash

Python

Networking basics

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator I in Folsom, CA to support enterprise Linux systems, install, configure, test and manage OS, hardware, and software for our IT architecture and business needs. You will participate in information security, systems analysis, planning, monitoring, and documentation activities.

Responsibilities include managing Linux/RHEL environments, RedHat Satellite, incident management, patch cycles, and compliance with CIP/FISMA requirements.