AMERICAN SYSTEMS

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Overview Are you an experienced Linux System Administrator with demonstrated experience in Linux systems? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team in Chantilly, VA! As a Linux System Engineer, you will: Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals. Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP). Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan. Responsibilities A week in the life of a Linux System Engineer includes: Design, install, implement, and configure systems in a virtual environment, as well as provide ongoing support of the Windows/Linux Infrastructure Create and maintain virtual machines using tools such as VMware vSphere Evaluate, improve, and maintain information security Troubleshoot issues identified by our customers Monitor and correct critical server issues Create recovery processes for system failures and performance bottlenecks Manage and monitor systems and infrastructure Develop process documents (SOPs) for use by fellow team members Qualifications Job Requirements• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance • Security+ or equivalent IAT 2 or higher certification. • Minimum eight (8) years of technical discipline experience with SDLC and managing virtual environments, including six (6) years hands-on working with RHEL • Ability to provision/configure/support required software and services onto servers • Skilled in Ansible Automation Platform, with hands-on experience in executing playbooks and managing job templates for maintenance tasks. • Ability to organize smaller tasks to solve larger issues problems. • Ability to lead/mentor people and projects to completion. • Tier 2 RHEL support experience • Experience with CM tools and baseline management • Experience with DISA STIGs • Experience with IAVM system • Experience with Red Hat patching process (YUM updates) and coordination of patching efforts • Experience with monitoring tools and system diagnostics • Experience with Account management and group policy using MS Active Directory • Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to accomplish goals on a given timeline • Experience managing and mitigating system security risks • Ability to provide general technical support for both hardware and software Preferred Qualifications in addition to the Job Requirements: • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Jira Service Desk and Confluence)• Ability to review and modify ansible playbooks and managing job templates for operational tasks• Familiarity with container technology (docker or podmon) or the ability to learn• Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, Python, Ansible, YAML, Perl)• Experience with IT systems standards and practices (ITIL, COBIT)• Familiarity with Backup Software (Veeam)• Experience in the DoD healthcare sector EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status