American Operations Corporation
Systems Administrator - Unix/Linux
American Operations Corporation, Dahlgren, Virginia, United States, 22448
The Systems Administrator - Unix/Linux is responsible for maintaining, configuring, and optimizing our Unix/Linux server environments to ensure maximum performance and uptime. This role involves monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, ensuring security compliance, and implementing best practices for system administration. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality IT services and support across the organization.
Responsibilities
Administer and manage Unix/Linux servers, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance
Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system security and performance
Monitor server performance and availability, utilizing tools to detect and respond to system alerts and failures
Automate routine tasks through scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) to improve operational efficiency
Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions for Unix/Linux systems
Coordinate with network and security teams to ensure systems are secure and meet compliance standards
Troubleshoot and resolve system and application issues, providing timely support to end-users
Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing and compliance
Assist in the deployment and management of virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, KVM)
Provide technical guidance and support to junior staff and other IT teams
Qualifications
Three (3) years of professional experience in UNIX and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems. Experience in system backup and recovery; basic software management; security management and library management; installation and configuration of hardware; operating systems and COTS software; operating computer systems in different environments; and sizing, performance, tuning, hardware/software/network trouble shooting and resource allocation.
Experience in different network protocols including TCP/IP and major network security tools.
This position is required to be designated as IAT II level with a T5.
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Responsibilities
Administer and manage Unix/Linux servers, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance
Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system security and performance
Monitor server performance and availability, utilizing tools to detect and respond to system alerts and failures
Automate routine tasks through scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) to improve operational efficiency
Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions for Unix/Linux systems
Coordinate with network and security teams to ensure systems are secure and meet compliance standards
Troubleshoot and resolve system and application issues, providing timely support to end-users
Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing and compliance
Assist in the deployment and management of virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, KVM)
Provide technical guidance and support to junior staff and other IT teams
Qualifications
Three (3) years of professional experience in UNIX and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems. Experience in system backup and recovery; basic software management; security management and library management; installation and configuration of hardware; operating systems and COTS software; operating computer systems in different environments; and sizing, performance, tuning, hardware/software/network trouble shooting and resource allocation.
Experience in different network protocols including TCP/IP and major network security tools.
This position is required to be designated as IAT II level with a T5.
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