Senior Systems Administrator

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.

THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

As an Senior Systems Administrator, you will:

Support on-premise Windows and Linux infrastructure and applications.
• Provide Tier II 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.
• Perform interface administration, including sFTP, SFG, and shell scripting.
• Develop and maintain administrative scripts (e.g., PowerShell, BASH, Python) for system maintenance.
• Document and implement system administration solutions to meet business requirements.
• Provide project status updates, problem resolution, and system administration reports to management.
• Coordinate problem resolution with customers, team members, and vendors as needed.
• Assess and recommend improvements for system software and hardware to enhance efficiency and functionality.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to implement, monitor, and maintain cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability mitigations.

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (additional years of relevant experience taken into consideration in lieu of degree)
• 10-12 years of IT Systems Administration with at least 3-5 years of Linux 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 DoD cybersecurity standards
• Knowledge of containerization (Kubernetes/Docker/Podman), Ansible for automation, and OpenLDAP.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware) and EMC SAN technology
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, BASH and/or Python)