Support the reliability, security, and performance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
Focus on day-to-day operations, patching, incident response, and system monitoring within a highly regulated federal environment
Follow established change management processes
Respond to service requests and incidents
Configure servers for monitoring
Contribute to small- to medium-scale projects
Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, ensuring compliance with customer standards and policies
Apply system patches and updates using Red Hat Satellite
Configure and maintain monitoring of servers using SolarWinds Orion
Respond to incidents and service requests, working within defined SLAs
Participate in project-based work, including deployments, upgrades, and process improvements
Collaborate with team members to document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps
Monitor system performance and availability, escalating issues as needed
Follow security and compliance requirements, coordinating with cybersecurity teams when necessary
Participate in on-call after hours IT infrastructure support rotation
Track and manage work using approved ITSM tools.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or related IT role
Hands-on experience managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
Experience with Red Hat Satellite or similar patch management platforms
Familiarity with change control processes in enterprise environments
Experience configuring and maintaining system monitoring (SolarWinds Orion or similar)
Experience supporting and troubleshooting production systems
Basic understanding of networking concepts and system security best practices
Ability to follow detailed procedures while maintaining accuracy and consistency
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Must possess a valid state driver's license, may be required to travel between customer sites.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits through a major national carrier
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Immediate 401(k) contribution
Access to AMERICAN SYSTEMS' benefits package starting January 1st, 2026
Employee ownership program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linuxsystem monitoringpatch managementincident responseserver configurationtroubleshootingnetworking conceptssystem security best practiceschange managementproject management

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationaccuracyconsistency