Senior Linux System Administrator

Amentum is currently seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to join our award winning team.

Senior Linux System Administrator Responsibilities Include:

• Providing customer service and IT support to software development lab in Dahlgren, VA to support Naval Surface Warfare Center development lab. 

• Managing multiple priorities from user needs, to upgrade requirements for the lab, to weekly scans, visitor tours and project management tasks.

• Working with a small team of IT professionals and software engineers to support exciting research-related software work.

• Providing support to Software Lab in Dahlgren, VA between 8-5 M-F with occasional flexibility to work some evening hours approaching inspections, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA EX200 or RHCE EX294), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or LPIC (Linux Professional Institute)

• Five (5) + years’ experience in Systems Administration.

• Experience with two or more of the following: BASH/Ansible, Python, CSH, ZSH, Command line, GNU and Unix commands.

• DOD 8570.01 M Level 2 or ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ or equivalent that meets IT Level 2 either at or within one (1) month of start.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance (at a minimum, must receive/be approved for an interim Secret security clearance in order to start) Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience configuring and maintaining Linux servers and tools in support of software development; to include scripting to automation tasks;

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting: Linux Red Hat Enterprise License 7 or 8, driver, applications, vulnerabilities, security requirements and postures, experience with DCSA STIG and SCAP requirements.

• Ability to interact with corporate and vendor SMEs to solve complex problems, RMF experience, building and maintaining Linux Systems;

• Experience using STIGs to support DCSA computer controls, imaging software, Rsync, or Clonezilla.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental

• 401K with match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness Program

• Growth opportunities and career progression

• Various company discounts

• Basic life and AD&D insurance

• Paid time off

• Flexible Holidays

• Parental Leave

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.