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Job Title / Level

Senior Linux Automation Engineer - Secret Clearance!

Clearance Required?

Secret

Location:

Telecommuter/Any State, US (Primary)

% Travel

0 - 10%

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Linux Automation Engineer with demonstrated experience in RedHat Linux administration and Ansible automation in a virtualized environment. If you meet those requirements, then we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our growing team.

As a Senior Linux Automation Engineer, you will:

• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.

• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP). (https://vimeo.com/729673832/55ff22ab92)

• 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 a Senior Linux Automation Engineer includes:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Red Hat Enterprise Linux in a virtualized environment with a focus as the lead automation support engineer.

• Using Ansible and the Ansible Automation Platform, support existing playbooks and create new ones to patch, maintain, and perform configuration management to ensure the security of the Linux virtualized infrastructure.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and correct critical server issues  

• Create recovery processes for system failures and performance bottlenecks  

• Effectively learning new technologies added to the environment.

• Establish and maintain procedural documentation and knowledge articles and share knowledge through training and mentorship of team members.

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Security+ or equivalent IAT 2 or higher certification

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Red Hat administration and working on complex systems, software programs, and networks

• Proficient with Ansible YAML code for security baseline maintenance. 

• Ability to read/write/maintain shell/python scripting to support automation and maintenance tasks

• Experience with SVN (Subversion), both command line and TortoiseSVN

• Preferred experience with container technology (ex. docker, Kubernetes, etc.) 

• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies as added to the environment

• Ability to lead/mentor people and projects to completion.

• Ability to resolve complex problems and provide solutions with minimal guidance.

• Develop process documents (SOPs) for use by fellow team members 

• Experience managing and mitigating system security risks 

• Experience with security principles such as DISA STIGs and IAVM system

• Experience with Red Hat patching process (YUM updates, Satellite) and coordination of patching efforts

• Experience with monitoring tools and system diagnostics

• Experience managing RHEL systems integrated with MS Active Directory

• Preferred experience supporting open-source software solutions such as GitLab, GitHub, SonarQube, Fortify, etc.

• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to accomplish goals on a given timeline

• Virtualization experience using VMware / vSphere

• Ability to provide general technical support for both hardware and software

• Ability to support Analysis of Alternative (AoA) exercises

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. We deliver excellence every day through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation.

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 COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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