Linux Administrator

American Systems • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees