Linux System Administrator IRES - SSFB

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, seeks a Linux System Administrator to manage robust Linux-based environments, both physical and virtual, and to bridge classic infrastructure with modern containerization using VMware Tanzu.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure high availability, implement automation for monitoring, backups, and deployments, and enforce cybersecurity mitigations and SOPs aligned with SLAs and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of general (full-time) work experience.
• 4+ years of enterprise Linux OS and server management.
• 6+ months in a management or leadership role.
• Scripting and automation experience (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Experience deploying and configuring Ansible Automation Platform.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 and Red Hat Satellite/Capsule/Identity Manager.
• Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux-based environments (physical and virtual) for reliability and performance.
• Manage VMware Tanzu and container repositories for modern deployments.
• Collaborate with network, system, and cybersecurity engineers to maintain high availability.
• Automate monitoring, backups, disaster recovery, and software deployments.
• Implement cybersecurity mitigations and ensure SOPs align with SLAs and mission readiness.
• Mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional technical projects.
• Decompose complex infrastructure problems and engineer scalable solutions.

Skills

Bash

Python

Ansible

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

RHCSA Certification

Tools

VMware Tanzu

Red Hat Satellite

Red Hat Capsule

Red Hat Identity Manager

Job description

Position Title: Linux System Administrator

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

• Serve as a technical focal point for the architecture, sustainability, and advanced troubleshooting of physical and virtual Linux-based environments.
• Bridge the gap between traditional infrastructure maintenance and modern containerization by administering VMware Tanzu and container repositories.
• Collaborate closely with network, system, and cybersecurity engineers to provide engineering support and ensure the infrastructure is optimized for high availability.
• Leverage automation and modern system administration methodologies, you will streamline system monitoring, manage complex backups and disaster recovery, and execute software deployments.
• Have responsibilities that include implementing critical cyber security mitigations, managing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensuring all Linux infrastructure aligns with established service level agreements (SLAs) and mission readiness requirements.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional technical projects.
• Be able to decompose difficult infrastructure problems and engineer scalable resolutions.
• Be ambitious, inquisitive, and capable of quickly mastering challenging new technologies.
• Be proactive, inquisitive, self-motivated with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Be able to maintain workplace professionalism.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 4, or more, years of directly related experience in enterprise Linux operating systems and server management.
• Must have 6, or more, months of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have proven experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Must have the demonstrated ability to manage medium-scale technical initiatives and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Must have experience deploying and configuring Ansible Automation Platform
• Must have experience with Linux Content Management.
• Must have experience with fapolicy and selinux.
• Must have an active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or higher).
• Must have experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
• Must have experience with Red Hat Satellite and Capsule.
• Must have experience with Red Hat Identity Manager.
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain (and maintain) an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Requirements:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Have 1, or more, years of MDSEA experience
• Have a valid Red Hat Certified System Administrator Certification.
• Have an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong background in process automation and modern system design.
• Expertise in refining standard processes and documenting architectural changes.

Compensation Details:

$120,000 – $145,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.