Systems Administrator, Senior- Red Hat Linux & Windows (Top Secret w/SCI eligibility)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 150.000 - 175.000; Tempo pieno

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Sign-on bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Systems Administrator with strong Red Hat Linux CLI and Windows administration to support a Special Access Program. Owns and optimizes enterprise Linux and Windows infrastructure across datacenters, partnering with cybersecurity and engineering teams for Tier III support of mission-critical systems.

The role includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a competitive compensation package; U.S.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (or additional years of relevant experience considered in lieu of degree).
• 8–10 years IT Systems Administration, including 3–5 years Linux CLI administration.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II cert (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Mansioni

• Support on-prem Linux (80%) and Windows (20%) infrastructure across datacenters.
• Provide Tier III support for production and development environments; manage tickets.

Conoscenze

Linux CLI

Windows administration

Bash scripting

DNS administration

OpenLDAP

Ansible

Docker/Podman

VMware

Red Hat Linux CLI

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Strumenti

VMware

OpenLDAP

Ansible

Docker/Podman

DNS administration

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal contracting company, isseeking a Senior Systems Administrator with strong Red Hat Linux CLI and Windows administration experience to support a Special Access Program in Washington, DC.

This role focuses on owning and optimizing enterprise Linux & Windows infrastructure across multiple datacenters, partnering with cybersecurity and engineering teams, and providing Tier III support for systems that cannot fail.

Role includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus in addition to a generous compensation package!

Responsibilities

As a Sr. Systems Administrator, you will:

• Support on-premises Linux (80%) and Windows (20%) infrastructure and applications.
• Support on-premises vSphere infrastructure across multiple datacenters.
• Provide Tier III support for production and development environments, managing ticket submission and tracking.
• Monitor resource availability to meet customer requirements, ensuring sufficient hardware, software, and throughput.
• Review and optimize system performance to ensure peak efficiency and reliability for mission-critical applications
• Analyze system resource usage and apply corrective actions when necessary
• Review system and application logs, ensuring completion of scheduled tasks and backups
• Create and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions; maintain local repositories in a RHEL-based environment
• Support on-prem and remote Linux-based Oracle database appliances
• Develop and maintain administrative bash scripts for system maintenance and automation
• Proficient in DNS administration
• Document and implement system administration solutions to meet business requirements

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility required; Program Access Request (PAR) submission required after hire
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (or additional years of relevant experience considered in lieu of degree)
• 8-10 years of IT Systems Administration that includes 3-5 years ofLinux CLI administration
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II cert (e.g., Security+ CEor equivalent)
• Experience designing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud/on-prem platforms (IL5–IL6+)
• Knowledge of STIGs, RMF, and DoW cybersecurity standards
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Podman), Ansible for automation, and OpenLDAP
• Experience with virtualization (VMware)
• Strong CLI and Bash scripting experience

NOTE: U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000/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.

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