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AT&T has an opening for a Linux Administrator to support Public Sector Solutions.
Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:
This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at government customer site.
Work in an environment where you can help design the architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs. Looking for an innovative, and motivated individual to join a small, talented, and hardworking Linux team in a hybrid cloud environment. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Linux instances on multiple networks, in multiple architectures.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on Linux administration and scripting automation experience with knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies is a plus. Candidate must work well in a small team setting, have a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.
Required skills:
- Strong Linux administration experience including configuring, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, etc.
- 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.
Desired skills:
- Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling.
- Experience with aws-cli and boto3.
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
Ten (10) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA).
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Our Linux Administrator (SA II) (Government) earns between $98,100 - $174,800 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Columbia, MarylandIt is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) 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. In addition, 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.
Skills Required
- Strong Linux administration experience including configuring, patching, monitoring, 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
- Ten (10) years experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (or 5 years additional SA experience may be substituted)
- Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CCNA)
- Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph
- On-site presence a minimum of 5 days per week at the government customer site in Columbia, Maryland; no relocation offered
- Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling
- Experience with aws-cli and boto3
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and mental health services, plus a personal healthcare team, wellness apps, and supplemental options such as fertility care, cancer support, doula services, and wigs for chemotherapy. These comprehensive offerings are portrayed as supporting a wide range of employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes vacation, holidays, sick days, caregiver time, parental leave, and adoption assistance, with some roles reaching about 23 days of PTO after several years. Community volunteer days and flexible time off options add further support for work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employees receive sizable service discounts like 50% off most wireless plans and broadband, along with savings on travel, event tickets, and insurance. Additional workplace perks such as hybrid work models and relocation assistance contribute to overall value.
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