Jr. Systems Administrator

Amentum is seeking a Jr. Systems Administrator for a position on Kauai, HI. This entry level exempt position provides technical based oversight and management of systems administration and information assurance activities related to the PMRF range systems. Provides entry level Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Windows Modern Desktop, Windows Servers administration for all Clients and Servers connected to the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) classified and unclassified networks.

Deploys Cyber Security mandated system upgrades, system patches, and system security lockdown requirements. Performs system wide troubleshooting and problem resolution in a live mission environment.

• Provide entry level systems administration for all clients, servers, and peripherals connected to the classified and unclassified PMRF networks.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, updates, upgrades, patching, and core services related to Linux or Windows workstations, servers, and applications.
• Implement DISA STIG secure configuration requirements to applicable workstations, servers and applications.
• Manage users and groups, including using a centralized directory for authentication.
• Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes.
• Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems.
• Operate systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services.
• Support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files.
• Maintain up-to-date Configuration Control and adhere to all Configuration Management requirements for all firmware, software, and hardware associated with the classified and unclassified PMRF networks.
• Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation.
• Prepare and submit status reports, and technical briefs, as required, to supervisor, senior management, and customers.
• Use automated installation methods and system imaging (e.g., MECM, VMware).
• Use cryptographic log-on methods (e.g., PKI).
• Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software to improve system performance by correcting errors.
• Participation in planning new hardware acquisitions, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
• Using shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks.
• Perform system asset/property accountability and license management within specifications of PMRF contract.
• Assist and support lab environment testing/buildouts with senior team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling over 25 - 50 lbs.
• Work positions requirements: walking, standing, sitting, crawling, kneeling or cramped.
• Work requiring repeated stooping, or frequent climbing.
• Working environment activities: customer contact, extended workday, confined work area, office laboratory, field assignment, and inclement weather.

• High School or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in Information Technology.
• Advance certifications or education may be substituted for experience.
• Must be proficient in operating personal computers, computer software and standard office equipment.
• Must have basic keyboarding skills and aptitude for neatness and accuracy in sorting.
• Must be capable of working in a team environment and participate in technical and system administrative activities throughout project life cycles.
• Critical…