Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Requisition Id 14345 

Active DOE Q, active DOD Top Secret, or active DOD TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration.

 

­­Overview:  

We are seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer who will play a crucial role in managing and supporting Linux servers and large storage systems! Areas of focus include maintaining system health, analyzing system performance, and ensuring all activities are documented in accordance with National Security Sciences and customer requirements. This position resides in the Classified Systems team within the Support Services & Isolated Environments group in the Research Computing division of the Information Technology Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

 

This team supports the ORNL’s goals through robust systems engineering, integration, and support tailored specifically for our NSS research community. We manage a variety of critical infrastructures including mid-range clusters, servers, workstations, and other pivotal services.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

 

Systems Administration:

• Manage, configure, and maintain Linux server environments, including Red Hat, and Rocky
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability and stability.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and backups.
• Install and maintain various software solutions, including commercial and open-source packages (e.g., Apache, MySQL, Postgres, PHP, ZFS).
• RSA SecureID Server
• Clevis + Tang Server

 

Virtualization & Storage:

• Implement and support virtualization solutions (e.g., VMware, KVM) for Linux environments.
• Design and manage storage solutions relevant to Linux systems, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Containerization technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, etc.

 

Security & Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security standard methodologies for Linux systems.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.

 

Customer Service & Support:

• Provide advanced support and troubleshooting for Linux-based systems.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve technical issues and provide recommendations for system improvements.
• Deliver high-quality customer service, both internally and externally.

 

Project Management & Documentation:

• Lead or participate in projects related to Linux infrastructure, from design to implementation.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
• Keep all required documentation updated
• Other Duties as assigned to complete the mission as assigned
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS in information technology, information systems, computer science, computer engineering, business, science, or a related field of study and a minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years of Linux server administration exp