Linux Systems Administrator Tier I - TOP SECRET Clearance w/SCI Eligibility

$130,000 - $145,000/Yr

American Systems Corporation - Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator Tier I position at AMERICAN SYSTEMS involves providing technical support in a Linux-based High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. The role requires strong customer service skills and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on maintaining system security and optimizing hardware and software performance. The position offers opportunities for growth within a supportive team and includes a robust benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial technical support for customer-facing software, hardware, wired network infrastructure, and system security of a Linux High Performance Computing (HPC) environment.
• Perform general Systems Administrator functions supporting all HPC users with courteous responses to their system operations and maintenance activities issues.
• Support Senior Systems Administrators 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 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 storage servers, networking equipment, and computing peripherals.
• Provide responsive backup management, security issues, set up and configuration of Linux servers and software.
• Perform timely 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.

Requirements

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (e.g., CS, Engineering, Information Technology, etc.) and 5+ years of experience
• Current IAT 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 and 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud computing environments
• Knowledge of network security protocols
• Familiarity with DevOps practices

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan