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Amentum · 2 days ago

Linux Administrator, Senior

Amentum is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to join their team in Hanover, MD, focusing on supporting critical projects in the Cyber, Security, & Intel space. The role involves system security planning, troubleshooting IT systems, and managing Linux operating systems to enhance reliability and performance.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
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Responsibilities

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology Systems
Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc
Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains 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 system enhancements to improve reliability and performance
Review security scan results, provides necessary updates directly to resolve security vulnerabilities or works with other applications and efforts to resolve vulnerabilities
Works with customer’s necessary to review System Security Plan accreditation and re-accreditation requirements
Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
Provides support for 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
Manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems
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

Qualification

Linux AdministrationSystem Security PlanningBash ProgrammingIT Systems SupportCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsTeamwork

Required

Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and Poly
At least 9 years of Linux Administration experience
Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline, or an additional 4 years of experience
Familiarity with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Project and Visio
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment

Preferred

Experience with bash programming

Benefits

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

Company

Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$321.16M
2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Ajay Nagar
Vice President
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Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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