Linux System Administrator; Computing Systems Professional

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either the Computing System Professional 2/3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions! The Theoretical (T) Division is seeking a Computing Systems Professional to support, lead, and expand its hardware and software systems. In this role you will establish and administer servers and the software stack supporting research needs for the division on both internal and external facing networks.

You will also take the lead in assessing, planning, and optimizing computer resources for emerging research efforts and visiting researchers in conjunction with evolving needs, and as technology and institutional requirements change and intersect. The successful candidate will also participate in research efforts around novel hardware performance and its software stack requirements.

The Theoretical (T) Division performs world-class theoretical and computational research in support of Los Alamos National Laboratory's national security mission. The division conducts basic and applied research across a broad range of disciplines, including applied mathematics, chemistry, biology, engineering, theoretical physics, data science, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, materials science, energy security, and Earth system modeling. T Division's research advances scientific understanding while enabling cutting-edge modeling, simulation, and computational capabilities that address complex national security challenges.

Through a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, the division partners closely with experimental programs across the Laboratory to develop innovative solutions, attract exceptional scientists from diverse backgrounds, and advance mission-critical research.

In this Computing Systems Professional 2 role you will have opportunities to facilitate and participate in computing research and development activities. You will apply your knowledge of building, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting production Linux computer/support systems and peripheral devices. The position requires strong command-line Linux operating system skills, working knowledge of, or experience with, hardware and software security best practices, and experience scripting in Bash, Python, or similar languages.

These systems will require the installation and administration of production Internet applications using Linux system services and resources such as Apache, nginx, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Anacron.

In addition to the responsibilities of the lower level, you will independently design, implement, and optimize complex computing infrastructure and enterprise systems. You will lead technical projects, evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, and provide technical guidance to customers and staff. You will develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges while establishing best practices and ensuring compliance with Laboratory policies, cybersecurity requirements, and operational standards.

• Experience with Ethernet networking, including administration, and management, and demonstrated experience to configure and manage Ethernet switching and routing hardware.
• Demonstrated experience in formulating and testing hypotheses, evaluating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to technical problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented approach. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, interact with a diverse set of customers, work independently to complete tasks, and to follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience with technical documentation and technical writing.

• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies, operating systems, heterogeneous computing infrastructures, networking, web technologies, and emerging computing technologies, with demonstrated ability to design, implement, and support complex computing solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise administering Linux systems, applying hardware and software security best practices, and developing automation using scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, Python, or similar languages to improve system reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate and resolve complex technical issues, lead technical projects, perform risk assessments and infrastructure planning, and develop innovative solutions that support…