Linux System Administrator (Computing Systems Professional 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Alamos, NM

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Computing Systems Professional 2/3 position within the Infrastructure Service Division focuses on providing system administration support for Linux servers and desktop systems at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The role involves a variety of tasks including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of servers and workstations, as well as automating tasks and resolving customer support issues. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a team to support both classified and unclassified programmatic needs across the Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Support Linux/UNIX servers and desktop systems.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, workstations, and network issues in a heterogeneous environment.
• Implement and manage Linux solutions to support customer workstation requirements.
• Support server/client virtual environments.
• Resolve customer support issues and fulfill requests through remote and onsite support.
• Automate tasks using programming and scripting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues including file shares and authentication.
• Communicate technical information to both technical and nontechnical personnel.

Requirements

• Experience working with RHEL/Linux operating systems.
• Experience scripting automated tasks.
• Knowledge of enterprise configuration management tools.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills with workstations and servers.
• Experience using a formal ticket management system.
• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with NIST guidelines and standards.
• Proficiency with Ansible for configuration management.
• Knowledge of various Linux distributions.
• Experience working in Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI).

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually).
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays).
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius).