Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Linux System Administrator
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: WFO & Special Project Services (51369678)
Job Specialty: System Architecture
What You'll Do
The Linux System Administrator 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 Work for Others/DCSA organization’s Operations team, the Linux system admin position allows you to work in a challenging and rewarding environment.
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 Computer Science or a related discipline: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
- Twelve or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy education and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
- Requires a complete understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, and concepts in the field of specialization.
- Requires general knowledge of other related disciplines and/or functions.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, server installation, configuration, and maintenance.
- Experience with Red Hat Satellite or Foreman.
- Experience with configuration and deployment automation (e.g., Ansible, Kickstart).
- Experience installing and configuring common Linux services such as: Postfix, Dovecot, Apache HTTP, Apache Tomcat, MariaDB/MySQL, Java, BIND, Chrony/NTP, NFS.
- Experience with configuring Linux servers for security compliance (DISA STIG).
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and troubleshooting.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
- Familiarity with cloud-based solutions (e.g., Amazon Web Services) and hybrid environments
- Familiarity with VMWare configuration / administration (ESXi, vCenter).
- Familiarity with HPE Blade and Dell server configuration/administration.
- Knowledge of networking, storage, and system security principles.
- Strong understanding of the interactions between applications, operating systems, and third-party software.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Why 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 Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
