Linux Administrator

7 days ago

Gaithersburg, MD, United States American Systems Full time


Linux Administrator

Location

US-MD-Gaithersburg

ID

2025-3641

Category

IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Clearance Required

Secret

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, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Linux Administrator with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

  • Collaborate with onsite system design personnel to implement new system software and hardware.
  • Maintain and develop Linux infrastructure technology.
  • Deliver 24x7x365 uptime service.
  • Provide systems administration-related solutions.
  • Maintain best practices for managing services and computer systems.
  • Monitor system performance and capacity planning.
  • Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, network hardware, and workstations.
  • Install and configure Linux systems, back-end databases and scripts.
  • Perform system maintenance by reviewing error logs.
  • Provide technical and troubleshooting support for service problems.
  • Create system backups and new stored procedures.
  • Develop and maintain system recovery procedures.
  • Install and Maintain system security.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems.
  • Maintain all internet requests inclusive to DNS, RADIUS, Apache, MySQL, PHP.Enhance, maintain, and create the tools for the Linux environment and its users.
  • Analyze hardware requirements and make acquiring recommendations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's level degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
  • At least five (5) years of experience in Linux Administration (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu), including extensive knowledge of Linux server setup, deployment, and maintenance, as well as a firm understanding of networking protocols and server security mechanisms.
  • IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)Programming skills (RedHat, Java)


Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $91,600.00/Yr. - USD $153,000.00/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

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

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