Mid Level Linux Administrator

Purpose and Impact

Our contract supports more than 12 efforts with varying levels of hardware and software development requirements. Our projects are focused on front end equipment configuration/maintenance, back-end repositories, front end dashboards, as well as everything in between for the full data processing thread. Our teams can range from one to two developers to a team of 12. All of our teams work right alongside our customer to discuss requirements, identify solutions, and choose the way forward for implementation. As part of an engineering office, our customer and our workforce look and plan for future expectations—continuously trying to stay ahead of the next challenge. This position is for a linux system administrator to work with various hardware focused projects and efforts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
• Supports IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Serves as a point of escalation and communication for status updates to agency management and internal customers.
• Supports the dispatch system and hardware problems, remaining involved in the resolution process.
• Configures and manages LINUX operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity, and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Creates bash shell scripts to aid in system stability and deployment repeatability.
• Manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves problems at the Tier I (Help Desk) level.
• Optimizes system operations and resource utilization, and performs system capacity analysis and planning.
• Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
• Loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity, and configures network components.
• Configures and manages LINUX operating system and installs.

Capabilities

• Supports the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Supports hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
• Configures and manages LINUX operating system and installs.
• Creates bash shell scripts to aid in system stability and deployment repeatability.
• Supports the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves problems at the Tier I (Help Desk) level.
• Optimizes system operations and resource utilization, and performs system capacity analysis and planning.
• Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
• Loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity, and configures network components.
• Configures and manages LINUX operating system and installs.

Minimum Requirements

• 4 years or more experience as a Linux Administrator.
• 4 years of experience of bash programming.
• 2 or more years of Perl/Python programming experience.
• 4 or more years of Linux (Redhat/Centos 5 or greater) experience.
• Knowledge of web technologies (html, xml, Java2E, etc_).
• 2 or more years of experience with virtualization.
• 2 or more years of experience with Puppet 3 or greater.

Clearance Required

• TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Studies or related technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Minimum Years of Experience

Four (4) years of experience is required. Four additional years of experience are required if the candidate does not have a Bachelors degree in a technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Kubernetes/docker/containerization

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday: Normal schedule. Specific start/end times can be determined by candidate and the team for best schedule needs.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

06/11/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum Anticipates This Job Requisition Will Remain Open For At Least Three Days, With A Closing Date No Earlier Than Three Days After The Original Posting.

Amentum Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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.