Linux Administrator; SA II; Government

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP-enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are recruiting for a Linux Administrator to support Public Sector Solutions at a government customer site. The position requires office presence 5 days per week at the posted location, with no relocation or remote work offered. The role involves designing architecture, developing solutions, and managing Linux instances in a hybrid cloud environment.

Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux instances on multiple networks and architectures. Design architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs. Automate processes using Bash, Python, Puppet, or Ansible. Mentor junior staff and collaborate with diverse teams to resolve issues.

• Strong Linux administration experience: configuring, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts.
• Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies.
• Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners.

• Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling.
• Experience with aws-cli and Boto
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TS/SCI with polygraph.

• Ten (10) years experience as a system administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of additional system administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA).

Salary: $98,100 - $174,800 yearly (depending on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training).

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond state and local law may be available
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short‑term and long‑term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Critical illness/accident, hospital indemnity, group legal Employee Assistance Programs
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available), and AT&T phone

Weekly

Hours:

40

Time Type:
Regular

Location:

Columbia, Maryland

AT&T provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.