Systems Administrator (Linux)- TS/SCI

Amentum - Columbia, MD

Full-time

Columbia, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Systems Administrator (Linux) position at Amentum involves maintaining and managing Linux-based systems within a classified enterprise network. The role focuses on ensuring operational efficiency, performing security administration, and providing technical support to users and stakeholders. The position emphasizes innovation and continuous learning, offering opportunities for professional growth in a highly technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains smooth operation of Linux-based systems, coordinating with network and systems engineers.
• Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
• Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
• Sets up administrator accounts, maintains system documentation, tunes system performance, and installs system-wide software.
• Interacts with users, makes recommendations for hardware and software purchases, coordinates installation, and provides backup recovery.
• Handles service inquiries and problems from customers.
• Provides support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems, distinguishing isolated user problems from enterprise-wide issues.
• Coordinates with customers and stakeholders to collect data, conduct analysis, and implement solutions for incident tickets and requirements.
• Examines customer problems and implements corrective actions for repairs or returns.
• Analyzes recurring problems and initiates solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Works with systems and network engineers to implement enterprise-wide systems and technologies.
• Installs and troubleshoots workstations, thin clients, applications, printers/scanners, phones, and various other IT equipment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in systems administration and end-user support for a Linux environment.
• Basic working knowledge of Linux command line and various Linux operating systems.
• Experience administering and working within a virtualized environment.
• Ability to articulate technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with various levels of stakeholders.
• Experience working within classified enterprise networks.
• Experience working with ticketing systems (i.e. Jira, ServiceNow, etc).
• Experience creating technical documentation to include diagrams, both logical and physical.
• Required IAT Certs: one or more of the following: Security+, CASP+ or CISSP.
• Required Vendor Cert: one or more of the following: VMWare, Linux+, or RedHat. Must achieve if not currently held within 6 months of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Cloud experience
• Python Scripting experience
• Prior military experience

Benefits

• Training opportunities for learning new technologies
• Support for professional growth and development
• Innovative work environment that values outside-the-box thinking