Linux Systems Administrator On-Site High-Security DOE Ops

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedules

Training and certification support

Inclusive culture

DOE/NNSA mission support

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain secure, high‑availability Linux environments supporting engineering, manufacturing, simulation, and analytics at the Oak Ridge Enrichment Operations site.

You will configure, harden, and manage Linux systems, storage, and automation, operating in a DOE/NNSA high‑security setting. The role emphasizes cybersecurity compliance, patching, scripting with Bash, Python, or Ansible, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 3+ years of Linux administration in production environments.
• Proficient in Linux admin, scripting, networking, and monitoring.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Bash, Python) and hardening practices.
• Knowledge of virtualization or container technologies.
• Experience maintaining secure environments and compliance frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain/maintain DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, harden, and maintain Linux systems for engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Manage authentication services, permissions, and privileged access workflows.
• Implement secure configurations per DOE/NNSA requirements.
• Administer storage, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Develop automation scripts with Bash, Python, or Ansible.
• Handle patching, OS lifecycle, and package repositories.
• Support virtualization or container tooling (VMware, KVM, Docker/Podman).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, operations, and security teams.
• Maintain secure runbooks, diagrams, and compliance records.

Skills

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ansible

Bash

Python

VMware/KVM

Docker/Podman

FreeIPA/AD/LDAP

Nagios/Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain secure, high‑availability Linux environments supporting engineering, manufacturing, simulation, and analytics at the Oak Ridge Enrichment Operations site.

You will configure, harden, and manage Linux systems, storage, and automation, operating in a DOE/NNSA high‑security setting. The role emphasizes cybersecurity compliance, patching, scripting with Bash, Python, or Ansible, and collaboration with