Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a highly experienced Senior Linux Systems Administrator to provide expert technical support for the software, hardware, wired network infrastructure, and system security of Linux systems in a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Environment.
As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator , you will :
- Provide technical support for the software, hardware, wired network infrastructure, and system security for a Linux High Performance Computing (HPC) environment.
- Join a well-established team that gives you the opportunity to grow.
- Receive robust benefits package that includes!
- Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
A week in the life of a Senior Linux Systems Administrator :
- Plan, coordinate, and install software applications and hardware in a distributed Linux platform.
- Provide system administration and configuration of specialized mission applications and software.
- Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems.
- Ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers, workstations, and data storage systems (Lustre, Bright Cluster)
- Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans and capabilities for all critical mission systems.
- Develop and maintain system administration standard operating procedures, technical guides, and instructions.
- Install, support, and maintain server operating systems and software (Google Tensorflow, PostgreSQL)
- Plan for authorized service interruptions and outages.
- Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages.
- Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution.
- Implement and ensure security preventive measures are fully functioning.
- Monitor and enhance system performance.
- Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes before they are applied to the operational systems.
- Create and test backups of data, provide data cleansing services, verify data integrity, implement access controls.
- Assist developers of data exposure services with engagement of the database.
- Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery capabilities for all identified critical mission systems.
Job Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance w / SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology)
- At least 10+ years of experience in IT Systems Administration
- IAT II Level Certification (e.g., Security+ CE , CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
- 6-8 years' Red Hat Linux experience
- PostgreSQL database experience
- Previous experience with : Lustre in distributed computing environments Bright Cluster Management toolset Securing and hardening Linux systems to meet RMF controls.
VMware vSphere 6 and up Scripting (BASH, Python, Perl) CUDA, TensorFlow, similar toolsets
Qualified candidates with Red Hat certifications (RHCSA or RHCE) will be given priority.
Who We Are :
Founded in 1975, is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide.
Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.
Company Awards :
- Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
- Energage National Best Workplaces, National
- Washington Post Best Workplaces
Veteran Hiring Awards :
- U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
- BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
- TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary / hourly range for this position is $150,000-170,000.
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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EOE Minorities / Women / Disabled / Veterans / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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