Senior Linux Administrator

Purpose and Impact

Our contract supports more than 12 efforts with varying levels of hardware and software development requirements. Projects focus on front‑end equipment configuration/maintenance, back‑end repositories, front‑end dashboards, and all between for the full data processing thread. Teams range from one to two developers to a group of 12. Working directly with the customer, the team discusses requirements, identifies solutions, and chooses the next steps for implementation.

This three‑contractor team focuses primarily on security compliance to maintain and renew Authority to Operate (ATO) status, and also supports migration to new baselines, new technologies, and health and monitoring dashboards.

Monday–Friday:
Normal schedule. Specific start and end times can be determined by candidate and the team for best schedule needs.

• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Supports day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Escalates and communicates status to agency management and internal customers.
• Supports the dispatch system and hardware issues and remains involved in the resolution process.
• Configures and manages Linux operating systems, installs and loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity, configures network components, and implements OS enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Creates bash shell scripts to aid in system stability and deployment repeatability.
• Manages daily configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Provides TierI (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution.
• Optimizes system operations and resource utilization; performs system capacity analysis and planning.
• Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets.

• 9+ years of experience as a Linux Administrator.
• 9+ years of experience in bash programming.
• 7+ years of experience in Perl/Python programming.
• 7+ years of experience with Linux (Red Hat/CentOS5 or greater).
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, XML, Java2E, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience with virtualization.
• 3+ years of experience with Puppet.
• TS/SCI clearance with Poly required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Studies or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. If the candidate does not have a bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of experience are required.

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization technologies.

$180,000 – $235,000

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Amentum is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is considered on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and other protected categories. All hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to any protected status, provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.