Linux Systems Administrator

About the position

Amentum is currently seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support an IT Managed Services program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The overall program includes a 500+ work force performing Enterprise IT support, Service Desk, and Telecommunications support across multiple facilities and locations, for classified and unclassified telecommunications and information technology (IT) systems. Please note: This is a pipeline position, which means that while your application is being considered, there may not be an active opening on the program at the time of your application. You will be a part of a team that provides computing capabilities and in-depth support for scientific and engineering applications. The team builds and maintains user environments, delivers subject matter expert support, and application-level software and tools to the scientific and engineering communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux Administration duties
• Support incident escalations requiring considerable judgement and initiative to resolve technical issues affecting hardware, operating systems, or applications.
• Work with vendors or external partners to diagnose and resolve issues
• Maintain systems by applying operating system or application patches, install new or replace hardware, create/apply configuration changes to improve or restore system performance
• Develop instructions/procedures for System Administrators I & II.
• Create scripts to aid with daily monitoring, maintenance, and repair of supported systems
• Monitor systems and perform hardware troubleshooting, tracking, resolution, and routine maintenance and security updates
• Conduct Quality Assurance checks. Perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Assist users in accessing and using business systems

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience OR an Associates degree and 5 years of experience OR a High School degree and 8 years of experience OR equivalent.
• Related experience can be substituted for relevant education and vice versa.
• Must be able to obtain a DOE Q (TOP SECRET) clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a TOP SECRET (TS) or DOE Q Clearance.
• Linux (RedHat or Ubuntu) and are capable of OS installation, network configuration, and package/patch management.
• Experience with creating, running, and managing Ansible playbooks.
• Proven track record of problem solving using strong critical thinking, analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently
• Working knowledge and experience with bash shell scripting and other languages (Python, Perl, or Ruby)
• Experience in another IT field, such as Storage, Networking, Databases, or Cyber Security
• Ability to work seamlessly within a team as an active contributor.
• Strong verbal and written customer service and communications skills
• Knowledge of, and desire to follow IT Operations best practices and procedures such as issue management and incident response
• Familiar with information security best practices