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

AMERICAN SYSTEMS , a 100% employee-owned federal contracting company, is seeking 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

• Responsibilities As a Sr.
• 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 l ocal 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

Requirements

• 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 of Linux CLI administration DoD 8140 IAT Level II cert (e.g., Security+ CE or 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 #LI-PRK1 Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.

Pay

• 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.

Benefits

• 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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