Senior Linux Administrator - Albuquerque, NM
Amentum is currently seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to support an IT Managed Services program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The overall program includes a 500+ work force performing Enterprise IT support, Service Desk, and Telecommunications support across multiple facilities and locations, for classified and unclassified telecommunications and information technology (IT) systems.
You will be a part of a team that provides computing capabilities and in-depth support for scientific and engineering applications. The team builds and maintains user environments, delivers subject matter expert support, and application-level software and tools to the scientific and engineering communities.
As a member of the team, you will:
- Perform Linux Administration duties.
- Perform installations and patching of Linux operating systems.
- Assist customers with the installation and updates of applications.
- Install software and troubleshoot software install issues.
- Monitor systems and preform hardware troubleshooting, tracking, resolution, and routine maintenance and security updates.
- Perform system backups and provide data recovery.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience OR an Associates degree and 5 years of experience OR a High School degree and 8 years of experience OR equivalent.
- Related experience can be substituted for relevant education and vice versa.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) or DOE Q Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a TOP SECRET (TS) or DOE Q Clearance.
- Proven track record of problem solving using strong critical thinking, analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently.
- Minimum two years’ experience with Linux (RedHat or Ubuntu) and are capable of OS installation, network configuration, and package/patch management.
- Working knowledge and experience with bash shell scripting and other languages (Python, Perl, or Ruby).
- Experience with Ansible and Ansible playbook creation.
- Ability to work seamlessly within a team as an active contributor.
- Strong verbal and written customer service and communications skills.
- Knowledge of, and desire to follow IT Operations best practices and procedures such as issue management and incident response.
- Familiar with information security best practices.