Linux Administrator

Linux Administrator

Location:

US-MD-Gaithersburg

Position :

Category: IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Position Type:
Full-Time

Remote:
No

Clearance Required:

Secret

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee‑owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

• 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.

• Bachelor's level degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for a U.S. security clearance.
• At least five (5) years of experience in Linux Administration (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu), with extensive knowledge of Linux server setup, deployment, maintenance, networking protocols, and server security mechanisms.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP) and programming skills (Red Hat, Java).

Salary range: USD $91,600.00 – $ per year. Compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law.

Benefits include healthcare, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education/training assistance.

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status.