Entry Level Linux Systems Administrator

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an Intermediate Linux Systems Administrator to design, build, and maintain Linux and HPC infrastructure across the lab. You will deploy and manage Linux systems, virtual desktops, and storage, while applying security practices and working with LDAP and configuration management tools.

The role emphasizes scripting, automation, and project collaboration, with opportunities for training and professional growth within a CIO-led team at SRNL in Aiken, SC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
• 0-3+ years’ Linux experience, ideally with large-scale file system administration and support
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Responsibilities

• Participates in the design, build, and maintenance of Linux and HPC systems and infrastructure
• Configure, deploy, and manage Linux/UNIX systems in a heterogeneous environment
• Configure, deploy, and manage virtual desktops and servers
• Provide advanced knowledge of hardware, OS, networks, and client/server principles
• Scripting and automating tasks
• Deploy and manage Linux systems including imaging and central management
• Work with authentication services such as LDAP
• Deploy, configure, and maintain configuration management tools, such as Ansible
• Manage projects from inception through implementation with documentation and training
• Provide technical expertise and architectural direction to solve complex issues in a heterogeneous environment
• Configure and manage storage and backup solutions
• Research, document, and communicate current and future technologies
• Interact with customers and peers professionally and responsively
• Collaborate in a team to resolve issues and drive process improvement

Skills

Linux systems

Scripting

Teamwork

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

RHCSA

RHCE

VMware

Slurm

Moab

LSF

Ansible

DISA STIG/CIS

Docker

Job description

Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator, Intermediate. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and energetic team member who thrives on the opportunity to develop scientific modeling infrastructure to support the growth of SRNL. You will work on a team supporting institutional and programmatic customers at locations across the laboratory, performing a wide variety of system administration activities for servers and workstations, including but not limited to the below responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the design, build, and maintenance of our Linux and High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems and infrastructure
• Configure, deploy, and manage Linux/UNIX systems including server and desktop management in a heterogeneous environment
• Configure, deploy, and manage virtual desktops and servers
• Provide advanced knowledge of hardware and operating systems including system architectures, network infrastructures, and client/server principles
• Scripting and automating tasks
• Deploy and manage Linux systems to include imaging and central management
• Work with authentication services such as LDAP
• Deploy, configure, and maintain configuration management tools, such as Ansible
• Manage projects with some oversight from inception through implementation, including project management, documentation, and training of users, system administrators, or others who may maintain or use the end products
• Provide technical expertise and architectural direction to solving complex software and hardware issues in a heterogeneous computing environment
• Configure and manage storage and backup solutions
• Research, document, and communicate current and future technologies
• Interact with customers and peers in a professional and responsive manner
• Work effectively in a team environment to resolve issues, prioritize tasks, assist, and share with fellow team members, and participate in continuous process improvement efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
• 0-3+ years’ Linux experience, ideally with large-scale file system administration and support
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Linux experience, ideally with large-scale file system administration and support
• Advanced vendor certification (RHCSA, RHCE, VMware, Storage)
• Familiarity with resource scheduling managers (Slurm, Moab, LSF, etc.)
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools (Ansible preferred)
• Experience with OS customization and security hardening using DISA STIG, CIS, etc.
• Proven track record with scripting in Python, bash, Perl, etc.
• Experience with containers (Docker, etc.)
• Extensive understanding of operating systems, computer networks, and scientific modeling applications
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, customer relations, and problem management skills
• Experience with project and process planning
• Ability to clearly document processes and procedures with a focus toward mentoring and knowledge sharing

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

• Benefits vary based upon employment status
• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at [e-mail] with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

About The Team

Chief Information Office (CIO) team supports SRNL in achieving mission and business goals of this National Laboratory. Our team provides digital solutions along with virtual infrastructure. Dynamic team providing growth opportunity to support cutting edge research and development and solve nation state problems. Ability to work across multiple federal customers. Solutions range from commercial off the shelf and custom written including cloud based solutions.