Senior Linux Administrator

Overview

Encantado Technical Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to support a major national laboratory.

In this position you will work with a team that provides computing capabilities and in-depth support for scientific and engineering applications. The team builds and maintains user environments, delivers subject matter expert support, and application-level software and tools to the scientific and engineering communities.

To accomplish this, you will need an extensive background in Linux server administration and issue resolution along with strong hardware/software troubleshooting skills.  Experience with Bash shell scripting. Experience/knowledge working with Containers. And finally, knowledge and understanding of best practices and IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux Administration duties.
• Perform installations and patching of Linux operating systems.
• Assist customers with the installation and updates of applications.
• Install software and troubleshoot software install issues.
• Monitor systems and preform hardware troubleshooting, tracking, resolution, and routine maintenance and security updates.
• Perform system backups and provide data recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree and 5 years of experience or an additional 6 years of job-related experience totaling 8 years of experience is applicable.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q security clearance.
• Proven track record of problem solving using strong critical thinking, analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently.
• Minimum two years’ experience with Linux (RedHat or Ubuntu) and are capable of OS installation, network configuration, and package/patch management.
• Working knowledge and experience with bash shell scripting and other languages (Python, Perl, or Ruby).
• Experience with Ansible and Ansible playbook creation.
• Ability to work seamlessly within a team as an active contributor.
• Strong verbal and written customer service and communications skills.
• Knowledge of, and desire to follow IT Operations best practices and procedures such as issue management and incident response.
• Familiar with information security best practices.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience writing documentation for internal processes and customer facing products and services.

About Us: 

Encantado Technical Solutions (ETS) is an unpopulated joint venture between Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. and ECS Federal, LLC. ETS is bolstered by second-tier subcontractors KeyLogic and Amentum. As ETS is unpopulated, employees will work for one of the four companies listed above.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Encantado Technical Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law.