System Administrator

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Systems Administrator to support our Legacy Management Contract in Grand Junction, CO, Morgantown, WV or Westminster, CO.

Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, security, and reliability of our organization’s IT operating system environment and infrastructure. This includes managing servers, hardware, and software, as well as providing technical support for IT and users.

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux, mainly Red Hat Enterprise Linux, servers (both physical and virtual) to ensure uptime and performance.
• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Windows servers (both physical and virtual) to ensure uptime and performance
• Perform routine system updates, patches, and backups
• Run tenable reports and remediate Server vulnerabilities based on results.
• Support virtual environment using VMWare’s vSphere and ESXI.
• Perform Annual reviews of IT infrastructure systems to verify integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals and departments to ensure seamless IT operations.
• Data center monitoring and maintenance.
• Support Quantum tape library and Nexsan maintenance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Along with recording and tracking changes made to the IT infrastructure environment.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues.
• Stay updated with emerging hardware, software, and technologies.
• Provide technical assistance and support end-users.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or other scientific or management field. Experience in lieu of education considered.

Minimum of 7 years’ experience.

No licensure required.

No professional certifications required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Note:

U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

• Drug Screen
• Physical Assessment (if applicable)
• Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
• Driver Record Screen (for positions requiring on-the-job-driving)

• Ability to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux Servers.
• Understanding of Firewalls and ability to manage OS Firewalls.
• Proficient in server management, including the installation and updating of Windows OS while ensuring data integrity and security through patch management and troubleshooting expertise.
• Utilizing monitoring tools to track system performance and troubleshoot hardware and software issues and optimize system resources.
• Have a strong understanding of the operating systems, hardware, and software for effective management
• Ability to implement backup and recovery solutions to ensure data integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues efficiently.
• Ability to write scripts to automate repetitive tasks can enhance operation efficiency.
• Ability to administer systems remotely, especially in the context of remote work.
• Expertise in applying security patches and updates to keep servers secure and up-to-date.
• Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Legacy Management Support (LMS) Organizational Core Values:
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