Linux System Administrator

Pantex

Amarillo, TX

Job description

Location: Pantex Plant
Job Title: Linux System Administrator
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Operating Systems (51130661)
Job Specialty: System Administration

What You'll Do

As a Linux System Administrator, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining solutions in support of a national security mission to maintain the safety, security, and effectiveness of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile. Working as part of the IT organization’s IT Infrastructure team, the Linux System Administrator position offers you the ability to install, manage, upgrade, and maintain existing Linux based infrastructure in a large, distributed network environment. In addition, you will work with IT engineering and project management to implement new technologies.

You will also be responsible for configuring user access, maintaining the stability of the system and working with customers or other IT professionals to resolve issues or implement new capability.

Additional responsibilities include:

Administer and support core Linux-based technologies.
Administer and support PKI Infrastructure
Administer and support RSA Infrastructure
Install and configure Linux-based third-party/COTS applications.
Monitor and update the Linux OS and installed applications in accordance with Cyber Security requirements.
Provide after-hours support for emergencies and occasional weekend maintenance.
Develop and maintain current operational procedures, user documentation, and user training materials applicable to the supported systems.
Work with IT project management organization and the Chief Technology Office to deliver solutions on schedule
Keep pace with technical advancements within computing infrastructure and supporting software.
Incorporate new technologies as appropriate.
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.
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.
Perform system test and validations; verify system expectations and requirements; ensure system operation; perform enhancements and improvements.
Work 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.

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.
OR 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.

Preferred Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of four years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Installation, Configuration and Maintenance
Experience with Red Hat Satellite
Experience with VMWare Virtual Technologies
Experience with Pure Storage and NetApp
Experience in designing, maintaining, and implementing large scale enterprise business systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environments.
Demonstrated experience with SAP ERP products and deployment projects
Experience in installation, setup, and management of SAP R/3 systems in support of the SAP ECC product line including SAP Hana DB. Three (3) or more years of direct experience with system administration of Unix based platforms (Preferably RedHat Linux)
Direct knowledge of SAP Basis administration
Experience in installation, maintenance, and operations of SAP ERP product suite in multiple environments (Linux, Windows)
Strong understanding of the interactions between applications, operating systems, and third-party software
In-depth understanding of information technology systems in a highly distributed computing environment.
General understanding of Networking equipment and technology
Experience with securing hardware and software components.
Experience with virtual computing environments
Experience with backup and recovery of physical and virtual computing environments.

Why Pantex?

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 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.

Pantex 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.

Pantex 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.

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