On-Site Linux Systems Admin – DoD Secret

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Mid-Level Linux System Administrator at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL to support the MDA on the IRES contract. The role focuses on Linux system operations, patching, hardening, and automation to sustain secure enterprise services.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of Linux experience and familiarity with Red Hat Satellite, Ansible, and VMware vCenter, plus DoD clearance qualifications. Day shift; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Linux systems administration experience.
• Experience with Linux configuration management and patching (e.g., Red Hat Satellite, Ansible).
• Experience administering Linux in virtualization (VMware vSphere/vCenter).
• Bash and Python scripting experience.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher.
• Active DoW Secret Security Clearance; ability to obtain TS.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux systems, servers, and workstations.
• Manage patching and configuration with Red Hat Satellite and Ansible.
• Perform hardening and DISA STIG compliance.
• Deploy, configure, and automate with vCenter, Bash/Python, and Ansible.
• Administer OpenShift containers and registries.
• Maintain Linux/Windows secure baselines.
• Coordinate secure data transfers as Data Transfer Agent.
• Daily system monitoring, backups, and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain admin procedures and configurations.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Documentation

Self-starter

Education

IAT Level II certification

RHCSA/RHCE (desired)

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible

VMware vCenter

OpenShift

LDAP/SSSD

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Mid-Level Linux System Administrator at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL to support the MDA on the IRES contract. The role focuses on Linux system operations, patching, hardening, and automation to sustain secure enterprise services.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of Linux experience and familiarity with Red Hat Satellite, Ansible, and VMware vCenter, plus DoD clearance qualifications. Day shift; some travel may be required.