American Unit, Inc · 18 hours ago
Linux Systems Engineer I - (USC/GC)
Denton, TX
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $60K/yrAmerican Unit, Inc is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer I to join their dynamic public-sector technology team. The role focuses on supporting critical infrastructure and enterprise systems, particularly in Linux administration and private cloud initiatives, while collaborating with a senior engineer.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing AgencyWeb Development
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Abhilash (Nick)
Responsibilities
Involvement in standing up a private cloud
Stabilizing listservs
Assisting with the transition away from VMware
Moving monitoring systems to WhatsUp Gold
General data center operations
Perform daily administration and support for Linux servers (Red Hat preferred) and related infrastructure
Assist with patching, backups, and monitoring using tools such as Nagios, SolarWinds, and WhatsUp Gold (or similar systems)
Support virtualization platforms and contribute to the ongoing transition away from VMware
Help stabilize listservs, maintain monitoring systems, and support the buildout of a private cloud environment
Participate in general data center operations, ensuring reliability, uptime, and environmental stability
Maintain runbooks, system diagrams, and operational documentation for configuration, patching, and incident response
Follow established change management and problem resolution processes
Collaborate closely with internal IT teams and provide professional, customer-focused support
Contribute to infrastructure modernization and automation initiatives, including patching and vulnerability management tools such as AutoBox and Rapid7
Expand skills in scripting, infrastructure automation, and cloud administration (Azure, AWS)
Pursue growth within a clearly defined Systems Engineer career track (I → II → III) with associated salary advancement
Qualification
Required
USC/GC – Must be eligible to work in the US on an ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
Must pass a criminal background Fingerprint check upon hire
Experience or basic understanding of virtualization
Linux experience is a must, particularly with Red Hat
Experience with monitoring systems (Nagios, SolarWinds, WhatsUp Gold - focus on understanding rather than specific tool)
Familiarity with patching, especially with systems like AutoBox (an automation tool that makes suggestions of what needs to be patched from the Rapid7 environment)
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Practical experience with Linux systems administration (Red Hat strongly preferred) required
Familiarity with virtualization and monitoring systems such as Nagios, SolarWinds, or WhatsUp Gold
Understanding of data center operations, networking fundamentals, and patch management processes
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred
Higher Education Experience
Data center experience is a plus (understanding data center protocols)
Familiarity with patching, especially with systems like AutoBox
Relevant certifications (CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat, Microsoft, AWS, etc.) are a plus
Benefits
Excellent benefits upon full-time conversion — including pension-style retirement, competitive insurance, and potential tuition reimbursement.
Company
American Unit, Inc
Company Size: 500 to 1000 employees. American Unit, Inc.
Founded in 2003
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sandhya Nandipati
Sr. Client Partner
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