Job Requirements Washington, DC Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $150,000 - $175,000 Job Description

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 As a Sr. Systems Administrator, you will: 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 local 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 Qualifications Active

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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

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U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. 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.

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. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status group id:

RTL010594

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