Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Experienced Senior Linux Administrator to support and evolve a Linux infrastructure in a compliance-driven environment for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

• →Under general direction, perform Linux computer systems installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and end-user support for software’s, servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual machines. This is a hands-on role with a clear near-term mission: modernize and standardize the existing infrastructure — rebuilding systems onto a lean, consistent, well-governed baseline. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy — and will be expected to own infrastructure initiatives end-to-end, from planning through execution, with minimal daily supervision.
• →Ensure Linux systems integrate properly with SAN/NAS storage and backup infrastructure; partner with the storage administration team on backup services, recovery operations, troubleshooting, and escalation.
• →Support infrastructure modernization efforts, including assessing, rebuilding, and redesigning existing Linux systems; standardization; and creation of golden images with automated provisioning pipelines (e.g., PXE/Kickstart).
• →Administer configuration management tooling (Salt/Ansible) to enforce consistent, auditable configurations across the environment.
• →Establish and maintain repository infrastructure for software distribution and patching — leveraging the central IT mirror and standing up a local mirror to meet lab-specific business needs — including point-release control to standardize patch levels across the environment; manage content synchronization, availability, and access controls.
• →Perform and maintain Linux, backup and storage systems audits for compliance with established information assurance policies and configuration guidelines.
• →Document and maintain processes, procedures and configurations for Linux, storage and backup solution configuration and change management.
• →Maintain computer hardware/software inventories and documentation.
• →Other related functions as assigned.

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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