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AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 3 hours ago

Linux Systems Administrator II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a collaborative organization dedicated to innovation and customer success. As a Linux Systems Administrator II, you will support the reliability, security, and performance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, focusing on operations, patching, incident response, and system monitoring in a federal environment.

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Comp. & Benefits
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, ensuring compliance with customer standards and policies
Apply system patches and updates using Red Hat Satellite in accordance with established change management and patching processes
Configure and maintain monitoring of servers using SolarWinds Orion, including adding and managing server nodes
Respond to incidents and service requests, working within defined SLAs
Participate in project-based work, including deployments, upgrades, and process improvements
Collaborate with team members to document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps
Monitor system performance and availability, escalating issues as needed
Follow security and compliance requirements, coordinating with cybersecurity teams when necessary
Participate in on-call after hours IT infrastructure support rotation
Track and manage work using approved ITSM tools

Qualification

Red Hat Enterprise LinuxRed Hat SatelliteSolarWinds OrionITSM toolsSystem monitoringNetworking conceptsSystem security best practicesCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust
2–4 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or related IT role, with hands-on experience managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
Experience with Red Hat Satellite or similar patch management platforms
Familiarity with change control processes in enterprise environments
Experience configuring and maintaining system monitoring (SolarWinds Orion or similar)
Experience supporting and troubleshooting production systems
Basic understanding of networking concepts and system security best practices
Ability to follow detailed procedures while maintaining accuracy and consistency
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Must possess a valid state driver's license, may be required to travel between customer sites

Benefits

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance

Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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John Steckel
President & CEO
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Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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