Linux System Administrator

Amentum is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations. With over 60 years of experience, Amentum supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services and national security solutions to customers around the world. Amentum has a workforce of approximately 50,000 people in over 80 countries on all seven continents and is headquartered in Chantily, VA

We are currently seeking a Linux System 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.

On any given day, you will be called on to:

• Networking: Configure, monitoring, and troubleshooting network devices and services, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• User Support: Provide technical support to users, resolving issues related to system access, performance, and connectivity.
• Security Compliance: Implement and maintain security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery procedures to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity.
• Hardware Support: Assist in racking and stacking new equipment, ensuring proper installation and configuration of hardware components.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT team members and departments to support project and initiatives that require system and network expertise.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor system performance and network traffic, generating reports and making recommendations for improvements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience OR an Associates degree and 5 years of experience OR equivalent.
• Related experience can be substituted for relevant education and vice versa.
• Must have an Active DOE Q clearance

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of fundamental networking and distributed computing concepts, as well as security engineering, application security, and system security principles.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu) and networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks.
• Knowledge if security best practices and compliance standards.
• Ability to travel and represent SNL during vendor Executive and Technical Briefing conferences.
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor internal and external staff as needed.

Work Environment: (On-site, hybrid, remote): on-site

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .