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American Systems Linux Systems Administrator, Senior (HPC) - Top Secret Clearance w/SCI eligibility - (23903) in Dallas, Texas
Linux Systems Administrator, Senior (HPC) - Top Secret Clearance w/SCI eligibility - (23903)
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Job Title / Level
Linux Systems Administrator, Senior (HPC) - Top Secret Clearance w/SCI eligibility
Clearance Required?
Top Secret/SCI
Location:
Dallas, TX 75201 US (Primary)
% Travel
0 - 10%
Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a highly experiencedSenior Linux Systems Administratorto provideexperttechnical support for the software, hardware, wired network infrastructure, and system security of Linux systems in aHigh-Performance Computing (HPC) Environment.
As aSenior Linux Systems Administrator, you will:
Provide technical support for the software, hardware, wired network infrastructure, and system security for a Linux High Performance Computing (HPC) environment.
Join a well-established team that gives you the opportunity to grow.
Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan (https://vimeo.com/729673832/55ff22ab92) !
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 a Senior Linux Systems Administrator:
Plan, coordinate, and install software applications and hardware in a distributed Linux platform.
Provide system administration and configuration of specialized mission applications and software.
Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems.
Ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers, workstations, and data storage systems (Lustre, Bright Cluster)
Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans and capabilities for all critical mission systems.
Develop and maintain system administration standard operating procedures, technical guides, and instructions.
Install, support, and maintain server operating systems and software (Google Tensorflow, PostgreSQL)
Plan for authorized service interruptions and outages.
Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages.
Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution.
Implement and ensure security preventive measures are fully functioning.
Monitor and enhance system performance.
Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes before they are applied to the operational systems.
Create and test backups of data, provide data cleansing services, verify data integrity, implement access controls.
Assist developers of data exposure services with engagement of the database.
Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery capabilities for all identified critical mission systems.
Job Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology)
At least 10+ years of experience in IT Systems Administration
IAT II Level Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
6-8 years' Red Hat Linux experience
PostgreSQL database experience
Previous experience with:
Lustre in distributed computing environments
Bright Cluster Management toolset
Securing and hardening Linux systems to meet RMF controls.
VMware vSphere 6 and up
Scripting (BASH, Python, Perl)
CUDA, TensorFlow, similar toolsets
Qualified candidates with Red Hat certifications (RHCSA or RHCE) will be given priority.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhjbcfWTEMM) is 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 COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary/hourly range for this position is $150,000-170,000. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
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