What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Administrator position at AMERICAN SYSTEMS and Careers?
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.
- 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)
Salary : $91,600 - $153,000