Linux Administrator (SA2) (Government)

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AT&T Global Public Sector seeks an experienced Linux Administrator (SA II) to support a government customer site in Laurel, MD. The role emphasizes designing architectures, automating tasks, and working in a small, dedicated Linux team within a hybrid cloud environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Linux administration, Bash/Python scripting, and DoD 8570.01-M compliant certifications. A TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required and relocation is not offered at this time.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration experience with patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience debugging and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work across diverse teams to resolve issues.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and communicate issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design architecture and develop solutions for a government customer site.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Linux instances across multiple networks and architectures.
• Automate processes to improve efficiency and reliability in a hybrid cloud environment.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Python

Puppet

Ansible

Mentor junior staff

Team communication

Self-motivated

AWS experience

aws-cli

boto3

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS EC2 Auto Scaling

aws-cli

boto3

Job description

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission. Intelink Services provide interagency information sharing, content discovery, and collaboration capabilities on the IC system domains to the IC and its partners in Defense, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, and Law Enforcement. AT&T has an opening for a Linux Administrator to support Public Sector Solutions.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at government customer site in Laurel, MD. Work in an environment where you can help design the architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs. Looking for an innovative, and motivated individual to join a small, talented, and hardworking Linux team in a hybrid cloud environment. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Linux instances on multiple networks, in multiple architectures. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on Linux administration and scripting automation experience with knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies is a plus. Candidate must work well in a small team setting, have a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.

Required skills:

• Strong Linux administration experience including configuring, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, etc.
• Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts
• Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff
• Self‑motivated and willing to learn new technologies
• Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners

Desired skills:

• Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling
• Experience with aws‑cli and boto3

Required Clearance:

• TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Certifications:

• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)

Our Linux Administrator (SA II) (Government) earns between $98,100 - $174,800 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: Columbia, Maryland

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

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