Senior Systems Administrator

Posted:
3/23/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States ⋅ New Mexico, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

Amentum is currently seeking an Senior Systems 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.

As a member of the team, you will:

Participate in the maintenance of software tools and subsystems to support reuse and domain analysis. Assist Applications Engineer and Applications Programmer to troubleshoot software and operating systems. Work will primarily be performed in a Linux environment. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience OR an Associate’s degree and 5 years of experience OR a High School degree/GED and 8 years of experience OR equivalent.

  • Related experience can be substituted for relevant education and vice versa.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) or DOE Q Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a TOP SECRET (TS) or DOE Q Clearance.

  • Linux Server System Administration & UNIX experience at least 2 years

  • RHEL system administration experience - RedHat 7 and 8

  • 2 years of VMware & ESXi experience

  • Ability to do procurement of platform hardware, track inventory, and track licensing

  • Experience applying firmware upgrade and system patches

  • Skill utilizing software diagnostic tools and the ability to conduct appropriate troubleshooting processes and conduct appropriate upgrades

  • Experience in customer service, good with communication skills with customers, vendors, database administrators, and has attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

  • RHEL Satellite administration experience

  • STIGS implementation experience

  • Ability to research, assemble, and evaluate information or data regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes and recommend sound, practical solutions to complex issues.

  • Automation platforms such as Ansible, VMware, Python at least 2 years

  • Experience in Bash, PowerShell, or other scripting language for automating System Admin tasks or troubleshooting existing processes

  • Virtualization, servers, storage, and networking equipment experience

       

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