Linux Systems Administrator Tier I - TOP SECRET Clearance w/SCI Eligibility

Are you an experiencedLinuxSystems Administratorwith strong customer service skills and a knack forproblem-solving? Do you work well with a team and have a desire to excel in aLinux-basedHigh-Performance Computing (HPC)environment? If so, AMERICAN SYSTEMS want you in to join our talented teamDallas, TX.

As aTier ILinux Systems Administrator, you will:

• Provide initial technical support for customer-facing software, hardware, wired network infrastructure, and system security of aLinux High Performance Computing (HPC) environment.
• Join a well-established team that gives you the opportunity to grow.
• Receive robust benefits package that includesEmployee Stock Ownership Plan!
• 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 aTier ILinux Systems Administrator,youwill:

• Perform general Systems Administrator functionssupporting all HPCusers withcourteous responses to theirHPC system operations and maintenance activitiesissues.
• Support Senior Systems Administrators (SA) in optimizing the functionality and performance of hardware and software components.
• Ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers, workstations, and data storage systems (Lustre, Bright Cluster)
• Support other System Administrators (SA) in creating, administering, and managing Linux user accounts.
• Triage Tier 1 Service desk tickets and produce service ticket reports and performance metrics.
• Support Linux SA and Engineering team in installation and testing of HPC system components, including setup and configuration of:
  
  
  
  • hardware and software
  • computing and data storageservers
  • networking equipment
  • computing peripherals
  
  
  
  
• Provide responsive backup management,security issues, set up and configuration ofLinuxservers and software.
• Performtimely hardware replacement not covered by third-party vendor maintenance agreements.
• Assist Network personnel in configuration of networking equipment, ensuring network security, and managing firewalls.
• Implement necessary measures to comply with all Program security requirements.
• Adhere to all IT policies, processes, and procedures.
• Manage changing priorities.

• ActiveTOP SECRETclearancewith SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (e.g., CS, Engineering, Information Technology, etc.) and5+ years of experience
• CurrentIAT II Certification(e.g., Security+ CE)
• VMware vSphere 6 and up
• Scripting (BASH, Python, or Perl)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerized technology, Ansible, and PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and securing and hardening Linux systems to meet RMF controls.
• Experience with CUDA, Google TensorFlow, or similar toolsets.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is$120,000 - $140,000. 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, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1975,AMERICAN SYSTEMSis 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 EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

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