Linux Systems Administrator Tier I

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 team Dallas, TX. As a Tier 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 includes Employee 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. Job Requirements Active TOP SECRETclearancewith SCI eligibility Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (e.g., CS, Engineering, Information Technology, etc.) and 5+ years of experience CurrentIAT II Certification (e.g., Security+ CE) Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerized technology, Ansible, and PostgreSQL Familiarity with high performance computing (HPC) environments, including: 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, or Perl) Experience with CUDA, Google TensorFlow, or similar toolsets. Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Machine learning (ML) or artificial intelligence (AI) exposure Who We Are: Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS 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 EMPLOYER by AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is$120,000 - $135,000. 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. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation