AT&T

Linux Administrator (SA2) (Government)

AT&T$98K — $174K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of strong Linux administration experience required.
  • Proficient in Bash, Python, Puppet, or Ansible scripting for automation.
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot issues.
  • Self-motivated with an eagerness to learn new technologies.
  • Experience mentoring junior staff is required.
  • Must have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph certification.

Responsibilities

  • Support Linux architecture design and solution development for organizational needs.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot Linux instances across various networks.
  • Automate processes using scripting languages to enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborate with a small team to resolve technical challenges.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and service owners regarding solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement for career development.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including 23 vacation days and 9 holidays.
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave.
  • Short and long-term Disability Benefits.
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) available.
  • Employee wellness programs and discounts on AT&T services.
Full Job Description
AT&T has an opening for a Linux Administrator to support Public Sector Solutions.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at government customer site in Laurel, MD.

Work in an environment where you can help design the architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs. Looking for an innovative, and motivated individual to join a small, talented, and hardworking Linux team in a hybrid cloud environment. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Linux instances on multiple networks, in multiple architectures.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on Linux administration and scripting automation experience with knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies is a plus. Candidate must work well in a small team setting, have a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.

Required skills:
  • Strong Linux administration experience including configuring, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, etc.
  • Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
  • Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts
  • Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies
  • Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners


Desired skills:
  • Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling
  • Experience with aws-cli and boto3


Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:
  • Ten (10) years experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)


Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Our Linux Administrator (SA II) (Government) earns between $98,100 - $174,800 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected • Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Extensive employee wellness programs

Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:
40

Time Type:
Regular

Location:
Columbia, Maryland

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