Linux System Engineer

Amentum is currently seeking a Linux System Engineer 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.

Please note this position is  FULLY on-site in Albuquerque, NM

As a member of the team, you will:

Be designing, building, integrating and other activities in both the classified and unclassified environments.  The primary responsibility is to provide UNIX/Linux System Administration support for server systems that host critical applications and services.  The role will also be expected to resolve new problems as the technologies are deployed that will require creative solutions.  variety of enterprise services.

• Provide ongoing back-up/on-call pager rotation and support.
• Hardware and software operating system maintenance, performance tuning, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and testing of operating systems and services.
• Work in a team environment to develop strong working relationships with team members, customer groups and other teams in infrastructure computing, cyber security, and other outside government agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in a related field and 1 year experience OR an Associates degree and 4 years of experience OR a High School degree/ GED and 7 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.
• Familiar with network communication protocols, and other related protocols.
• Four years of experience in Networking to include DNS.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash)
• Experience with web-based REST API’s
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to develop and nurture effective relationships internal and external to the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and perform work independently and, in a team environment.
• Must be open to learning and supporting a wide variety of technologies.
• Ability to work with vendors to acquire software, hardware, resolve issues, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience support DNS (BIND, Infoblox)
• Experience with IPV6
• General knowledge of how the following infrastructure component’s function switches, routers, firewalls, load balances, authentication.
• Security + Certification.

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