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Amentum

Linux Systems Administrator - with TS/SCI Poly

Amentum, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States,


Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. We are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team of passionate individuals. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the nation’s security and intelligence mission.

Be a part of a team actively manage enterprise computer systems and networks, analyzing technical issues, and developing and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities:

Observe and interpret visual outputs indicating the operating status of systems and network components for designated computer network infrastructure.

Translate user requests into technical diagnoses, then apply diagnoses to develop technical solutions to meet user needs.

Develop strategies to migrate existing customers to new architecture/technology with minimal impact.

Evaluate new technologies or equipment that can be added to Agency standard solutions.

Requirements:

Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration.

Able to obtain an IAT-I certification, such as: A+CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+CE, or SSCP

Strong Linux experience

Experience in systems/network administration, application administration, and/or information technology support or management.

Experience supporting hardware installation, such as servers and network infrastructure.

Experience setting up storage such as network-attached storage.

Experience implementing security best practices to include PKI certificate generation, deployment and maintenance.

Knowledge of Unix shell scripting languages like Bash, Bourne, or C

Clearance Required:

Active TS/SCI Poly

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree plus 5-years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 3-years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree plus 7-years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 9-years of relevant experience may be considered.

Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related

Preferred:

Experience deploying and maintaining nginx

Familiarity with Docker and RedHat Satellite

Familiarity with cloud computing environments like AWS

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) products like Terraform, SALT and Ansible as well as system monitoring platforms like Prometheus and Grafana

Experience with SELinux and FIPS

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Pay Transparency Verbiage

Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $150 to $155. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.