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Linux Administrator with Security Clearance

American Systems CorporationMcLean, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 29 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers excellent career growth potential within a reputable federal contractor, supporting critical national programs with a competitive salary range of $82,000 - $130,000 annually. You'll thrive here if you're a mid-senior Linux Administrator with a DoD clearance and a passion for maintaining secure, high-performance systems, so we encourage you to apply!

Quick Overview

Salary
$82k - $130k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
McLean, VA, United States
Posted
1 week ago

Job Description

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

  • Maintain DoW 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.) Qualifications *
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 3+ years' experience as a Linux/UNIX (RHEL, Solaris) Systems Administrator
  • DoW Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
  • CompTIA Security + certification

Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $82,000.00/Yr.

  • USD $130,000/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 Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

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