Role Overview
Amentum is hiring a Senior Linux Administrator. This is a full-time role in US-MD-Hanover. Part of Amentum's Frontend hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Frontend roles is $152k-$200k (based on 89 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
Purpose and Impact:
Our contract supports more than 12 efforts with varying levels of hardware and software development requirements. Our projects are focused on front end equipment configuration/maintenance, back-end repositories, front end dashboards, as well as everything in between for the full data processing thread. Our teams can range from one to two developers to a team of 12. All of our teams work right alongside our customer to discuss requirements, identify solutions, and choose the way forward for implementation. As part of an engineering office, our customer and our workforce look and plan for future expectations- continuously trying to stay ahead of the next challenge.
This position is for a team of three contractors that work directly with the customer to support multiple projects. The focus for this position is primarily security compliance to maintain and renew Authority to Operate (ATO) Status. This position will also ask the candidate to support projects on other needs as well: migration to new baselines, incorporating new technologies for the project application, and building/reporting for health and monitoring dashboards. Applications and baselines are operating predominantly in a virtualized architecture.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday: Normal schedule. Specific start/end times can be determine by candidate and the team for best schedule needs.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages LINUX operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Capabilities:
Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
Provides support for hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
Configures and manages LINUX operating system and installs
Creates bash shell scripts to aid in system stability and deployment repeatability
Manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
Provides Tier I (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
Optimizes system operations and resource utilization, and performs system capacity analysis and planning
Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
Loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components
Creates bash shell scripts to aid in system stability and deployment repeatability
Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
Manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
Provides Tier I (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
Optimizes system operations and resource utilization, and performs system capacity analysis and planning
Provides support for hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets
Loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components
Configures and manages LINUX operating system and installs
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
9 years or more experience as a Linux Administrator
9 years of experience of bash programming
7 or more years of Perl/Python programming experience
7 or more years of Linux (Redhat/Centos 5 or greater) experience
Knowledge of web technologies (html, xml, Java2E, etc_)
3 or more years of experience with virtualization
3 or more years of experience with Puppet 3 or greater
Clearance Required:
TS/SCI with Poly
Minimum Education:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Studies or related technical disciple from an accredited college or university is required.
Minimum Years of Experience:
Nine (9) years of experience is required. Four additional years of experience are required if the candidate does not have a Bachelors degree in a technical field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Kubernetes/docker/containerization
Salary Range: $180,000 - $235,000
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
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Compensation Details:
$180,000 - $235,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
07/21/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Linux Administrator position at Amentum?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Amentum. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Linux Administrator position at Amentum located?
This position is based in US-MD-Hanover. Amentum has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Linux Administrator at Amentum earn?
Amentum has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Linux Administrator role at Amentum posted?
This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Linux Administrator role at Amentum require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Amentum lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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