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# Linux Administrator

- **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $82,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Amazon Web Services, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, Solaris (Operating System), System Software, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88049863/1

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
 + 3+ years experience as a Linux/UNIX (RHEL, Solaris) Systems Administrator
 + DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
 + CompTIA Security + certification

## Description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
Maintain DoD STIG Compliant images

 * Provide Tier II engineering, development, testing, and production environment support
 * Responsible for full Life Cycle support of AWS GovCloud and On-Premised hosted Systems/Applications.
 * Review, evaluate, and fine-tunes system performance for Mission Systems/Applications.
 * Monitor the environment to ensure they meet customer requirements.
 * Coordinate problem resolution with customers, teammates, and vendors.
 * Evaluate new and existing system software/hardware and recommends changes.
 * Provide management with status of project.
 * Implement, monitor, and maintain Cybersecurity compliance vulnerability mitigations.
 * Perform interface Administration, including sFTP, SFG, shell scripting, etc.
 * Support maintenance and administrative scripting (Shell, Perl, etc.)


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