Linux Admin

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee Job Title: Linux Admin Career Level From: Senior Associate Career Level To: Senior Specialist Organization: Y-12 IT Infrastructure (51130472) Job Specialty: System Administration What You'll Do As part of the Linux team, you will be responsible for the Linux system administration, PKI administration and RSA administration supporting the national security mission to maintain the safety, security, and effectiveness of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile. As part of the IT organization’s Operations team, the Linux system admin position allows you to work in a challenging and rewarding environment. Additional responsibilities include: Determining specifications and requirements for hardware and/or software compatibility and maintenance. Managing the Linux configurations and deployments for the most efficient operation in a secure manner to meet DOE/NNSA requirements. Participation in scheduled maintenance activities as well as on call rotation. Harden Linux technologies for security purposes. Troubleshoot issues and work with other technical and functional personnel to complete problem resolution. Perform application and system updates following an approved change control process. When necessary, lead efforts to define functional requirements; conduct detailed analysis of alternative solutions and make/buy options; design complex system enhancements and interfaces; develop prototype systems to refine design and requirements; document design and detailed specifications; develop data models and related data structures; plan for configuration control, testing, security, and quality assurance. Perform system test and validations; verify system expectations and requirements; ensure system operation; perform enhancements and improvements. Works with the Network Operations Center to implement monitoring capabilities and strategies to ensure optimum system available and proactive response to issues. Ensure that all appropriate implementation procedures are developed and/or followed in a routine basis. Ensure that all appropriate operating procedures, contingency plans, and security policies are developed and/or followed on a routine basis. Keeping pace with technical advancements within computing infrastructure and supporting software. Incorporate new technologies as appropriate. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline. Ten or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting. For postings on the Engineering, Science and IT Ladder, in lieu of a technical bachelor's degree, the Operations Professional Ladder may be considered. Required experience working with the technologies listed below. Supporting more than one is preferred. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (6,7,8 and 9) Red Hat Satellite VMware Scripting (bash, perl, etc.) Automation (Ansible, Puppet, etc.) Preferred Job Requirements Preferred experience working with the one or more of the technologies listed below. Supporting more than one is a plus. Disaster Recovery/Backup technologies Virtual Backup Solutions Pure Storage, 3PAR and NetApp Cisco Blades and Enclosures Why Pantex and Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply. CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.