AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal contracting company, is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator with strong Linux CLI and Windows administration experience to support a Special Access Program in Arlington, VA.
This role focuses on owning and optimizing enterprise Linux & Windows infrastructure across multiple datacenters, partnering with cybersecurity and engineering teams, and providing Tier III support for systems that cannot fail.
Role includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus in addition to a generous compensation package!
ResponsibilitiesAs a Lead Systems Administrator, you will:
- Support on-premises Linux (60%) and Windows (40%) infrastructure and applications.
- Support on-premises vSphere infrastructure across multiple datacenters.
- Provide Tier III support for production and development environments, managing ticket submission and tracking.
- Monitor resource availability to meet customer requirements, ensuring sufficient hardware, software, and throughput.
- Review and optimize system performance to ensure peak efficiency and reliability for mission-critical applications
- Analyze system resource usage and apply corrective actions when necessary
- Review system and application logs, ensuring completion of scheduled tasks and backups
- Create and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions; maintain local repositories in a Linux-based environment
- Support on-prem and remote Linux-based Oracle database appliances
- Develop and maintain administrative bash scripts for system maintenance and automation
- Proficient in DNS administration
- Document and implement system administration solutions to meet business requirements
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Qualifications- Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility required; Program Access Request (PAR) submission required after hire
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (or additional years of relevant experience considered in lieu of degree)
- 8-10 years of IT Systems Administration that includes 3-5 years of Linux administration
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II cert (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent)
- Experience designing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud/on-prem platforms (IL5–IL6+)
- Knowledge of STIGs, RMF, and DoW cybersecurity standards
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Podman), Ansible for automation, and OpenLDAP
- Experience with virtualization (VMware)
- Strong CLI and Bash scripting experience
NOTE: U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
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Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000/Yr. 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. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusSkills Required
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Program Access Request submission after hire
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree
- 8-10 years of IT systems administration experience
- 3-5 years of Linux administration experience
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE or equivalent
- Experience designing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud and on-premises platforms at IL5-IL6 or higher
- Knowledge of STIGs, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity standards
- Knowledge of Docker or Podman containerization
- Knowledge of Ansible automation
- Knowledge of OpenLDAP
- Experience with VMware virtualization
- Strong command-line interface and Bash scripting experience
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
