Senior Linux System Administrator

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Amentum is currently seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to provide software testing for our award winning team.

Senior Linux System Administrator Responsibilities Include

• Providing customer service, IT and Software testing support for 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 test weapon system maintenance software updates.
• Working with a small team of software engineers and data scientists to support exciting research-related software work.
• Available to support Software Lab in Dahlgren, VA between 8-5 M-F with occasional flexibility to work some evening hours approaching inspections, etc.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical field
• Five (5) years’ experience in Systems Administration.
• 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.
• IT Level 2; 7 or more years of equivalent experience administering Linux/Window systems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits And Perks

• Wealth, 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 (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .