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Linux Systems Administrator, Senior (HPC) - Top Secret Clearance w/SCI eligibility

American Systems
Dallas, TX, US
$150K-$170K a year
Permanent

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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