Senior Linux Administrator

Job Summary

Amentum is currently seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to support an IT Managed Services program for a major national laboratory 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.

In this position, you will work with a group which 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.

As a member of the team, you will:

• Perform Linux Administration duties.
• Perform installations and patching of Linux operating systems.
• Assist customers with the installation and updates of applications.
• Install software and troubleshoot software install issues.
• Monitor systems and preform hardware troubleshooting, tracking, resolution, and routine maintenance and security updates.
• Perform system backups and provide data recovery.

• U.S. Citizenship required; must not possess dual citizenship with any other country other than the United States.
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience OR an Associates Degree and 10 years of experience OR High School Diploma / GED and 14 years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain a TOP SECRET (TS) or DOE Q clearance and maintain it for the life of the contract.
• 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.
• Minimum two years’ experience with Linux (RedHat or Ubuntu) and are capable of OS installation, network configuration, and package/patch management.
• Working knowledge and experience with bash shell scripting and other languages (Python, Perl, or Ruby).
• Experience with Ansible and Ansible playbook creation.
• 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.

• Experience writing documentation for internal processes and customer facing products and services.