Entry Level Linux Systems Administrator

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.

• 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