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Linux Administrator
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- Location
- Onsite (Gaithersburg, MD)
- Compensation
- $110k - $145k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
Posted 1 day ago
About the Role
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs. As a Linux Administrator, you will collaborate with system design personnel to implement and maintain Linux infrastructure, ensuring 24x7x365 uptime and providing systems administration solutions.
Skills
Linux Administration
RedHat
CentOS
Ubuntu
Network Protocols
Server Security
Java
DNS
RADIUS
Apache
MySQL
PHP
System Backups
Capacity Planning
Troubleshooting
Security+ CE
Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits
- Paid Leave
- Retirement Plans
- Insurance Programs
- Education And Training Assistance
Full job details
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
- 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)