Linux Systems Administrator - Clearance Required

Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location: Livermore
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems. Job Description We have an opening for a Linux Systems Administrator to provide advanced technical computer support for systems in a heterogeneous environment to solve a variety of complex technical problems in a timely manner.This position is in the Information Technology Operations Division (ITO) within the Computing Directorate, matrixed to the Field Intelligence Element (FIE).This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.In this roleyou will

• Manage the operations of the Linux storage environments.
• Perform Linux installations, configurations, upgrades and ongoing maintenance activities on bare metal hardware and virtual environments, installation of software releases, patches of the operation system and utilities, third-party products, and open source software.
• Perform installation of software releases, patches of operating systems and utilities, third-party products, and open source software.
• Support data and process migration between internal systems, as well as platform authentication and application deployment e.g. Active Directory, Dell-Quest Authentication, and Docker).
• Manage Puppet infrastructure, distributing and enforcing standard configurations.
• Collaborate with management, customers, and team members to evaluate and recommend procurements of Linux hardware and software.
• Implement, support, and maintain multi-platforms, including Splunk, Nagios and other performance/monitoring technologies and utilize tools to monitor and support systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Additional job responsibilities, at the 393.2 level
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system and network relatedproblems.
  • Serve as a technical leader, internal and external consultant in area of expertise, providing highly advanced technical assistance to the use community and collaborating with customers in the design of their computing environment.
  • Implement highly advanced designs, produced in collaboration with data scientists and infrastructure architects. Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in a Computer, Information Technology, or Engineering related field or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
    • Broad and in-depth knowledge of and technical experience with Linux operating systems and related hardware.
    • Experience with complex troubleshooting.
    • Advanced ability to set priorities and independently resolve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
    • Experience patching operating systems and performing installation of software releases.
    • Advanced knowledge of and experience distributing and enforcing standard configurations in Puppet infrastructure.
    • Proficient interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, with the ability to work independently and interact with a multi-disciplinary staff in a team environment.
    • Experience and knowledge of the skills needed for a customer support role to include a focus on listening, rapport-building, friendly and approachable nature, courtesy and patience, and negotiating and influencing skills in a diverse user community with wide levels of computer literacy.
    • This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hireAdditional qualifications at the 393.2 level
      • Highly advanced knowledge of and significant technical experience with Linux operating systems, virtual environments, and/or related hardware.
      • Experience mentoring employees in technical areas.
      • Significant experience as a technical lead on advanced projects, achieving positive results, and driving projects to closure, on time and on budget.Qualifications We Desire
        • Broad and in-depth knowledge and technical expertise with enterprise support tools for management, patching, backup or software distribution, Linux operating systems and computer security concepts and practices, and computer network hardware/software protocols and principles.
        • Experience with writing intermediate to advanced shell scripts.
        • Experience with one or more of the following technologies: SPLUNK, Tenable Security Scanner, Nessus, Puppet/Chef or equivalent, Nagios, RHEL 6 and REHL 7, RHN Satellite, PKI authentications, Active Directory, Scripting, GIT, BIND, DNS, Perl, CSH/BASH, Docker and other container technologies Additional Information Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
          • Included in 2020 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
          • Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
          • Comprehensive Benefits Package
          • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
          • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environmentLearn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Careersite .Security ClearanceLLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory. Most positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement). If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2 .Equal Employment OpportunityLLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form .CaliforniaPrivacy NoticeThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here . - provided by Dice

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