Sr. Linux Systems Administrator - Top Secret Clearance w/SCI eligibility - (24716) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title / Level Sr. Linux Systems Administrator - Top Secret Clearance w/SCI eligibility Clearance Required? Top Secret/SCI Location: Washington, DC 20032 US (Primary) % Travel 0 - 10% Job Description This position includes a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! Are you an experiencedRed Hat Linux professionallooking to take your career to the next level? AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking atalented individual to enhance and optimizeour USG customer's classifiedProduction and Development Linux infrastructure. This is your chance to join a dynamic team atJBAB, Washington, D.C., where your expertise will be highly valued, and your growth as a technical leader and employee-owner will be actively supported! Why You'll Love This Role: + Dynamic Problem-Solving: Engage in exciting problem-solving activities, working closely with customers, teammates, and vendors to ensure peak performance and reliability of mission-critical applications. + Empowered Accountability Culture: Be part of a culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the company's future success and growth. + Robust Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes ourEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (https://vimeo.com/729673832/55ff22ab92) , giving you a real stake in the company's success. What You'll Do: + Supporton-premise Production and DevelopmentLinux infrastructure and applications. + Provide Tier II supportfor 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. + Perform interface administration, includingsFTP, SFG, and shell scripting. + Develop and maintain administrative scripts (e.g.,BASH, Python) for system maintenance. + Document and implement system administration solutions tomeet business requirements. + Provide project status updates, problem resolution, and system administration reports to management. + Coordinate problem resolution with customers, team members, and vendors as needed. + Assess and recommend improvements for system software and hardware to enhance efficiency and functionality. + Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to implement, monitor, and maintain cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability mitigations. Job Requirements What We're Looking For: + 10+ years of experiencein IT Systems Administration with at least5 years in Linux administrationdemonstrating: + knowledge ofcontainerization(Podman/Docker),Ansible, andOpenLDAP. + Possess aRed Hat Linux or Linux Server OS certification (RHCSA or RHCE) within 6 months of hire. + Qualified candidates with current Red Hat certifications (RHCSA or RHCE) will be given preference. + Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. + Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree. + Strong scripting skills inBASH and Python. + Experience withVMware vSphere (version 7 or above). + Familiarity withPostgreSQL databases. AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary/hourly range for this position is$150,000-170,000. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance. Who We Are: Founded in 1975,AMERICAN SYSTEMS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhjbcfWTEMM) is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: + Forbes National Best Midsize Companies + Energage National Best Workplaces, National + Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: + U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion + BEST FOR VETS by Military Times + TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com #LI-PK2 AMS1 EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation