Junior Linux System Administrator

Job Description

Junior Linux System Administrator – Top Secret Clearance | Akima Mission Optimization (AMO)

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), located in Summerville, SC. AMO supports the critical Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) network, providing essential administrative support services to government customers. This role is vital for maintaining secure DoD laboratory environments and directly contributing to the mission success of US Navy IPT programmatic and technical leadership. As an Akima company and Alaska Native Corporation, AMO also supports its 15,000 Iupiat shareholders in Alaska, impacting the lives of indigenous Alaskans and contributing to a thriving culture. Your work helps deliver innovative administrative support services that streamline government operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: On-Site
• Location: Summerville, SC

• Mission: This role provides critical on-site Linux operational support to US Navy IPT programmatic and technical leadership within secure DoD laboratory environments.
• Tech Stack: Linux, Bash, Python, Ansible, ACAS, DoD STIGs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Network Infrastructure Support: Provide functional and empirical analysis related to the planning, design, installation, and implementation of network infrastructure, including performing maintenance of file servers and network devices, and anticipating and mitigating potential attacks.
• Linux Systems Support: Serve as the on-site Linux support point of contact for US Navy IPT programmatic and technical leads, communicating time-sensitive system performance issues, identified risks, and proposed mitigation plans to technical leadership.
• Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance across legacy Linux servers and cloud-hosted environments, assisting with troubleshooting operating system and application-level issues, and evaluating and implementing new tools for efficiency.
• Automation & Scripting Development: Learn to develop and maintain custom start scripts for various applications, enhancing programming and scripting skills to support ongoing automation initiatives, and supporting configuration management and baseline maintenance efforts.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Support the implementation and maintenance of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for approved operating systems, assist with vulnerability remediation activities as directed by leadership, and maintain required Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualifications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s level degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with a field of concentration in computer science. Early Career.
• Experience: 3 years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks. Demonstrated experience monitoring and troubleshooting Linux environments. Active Top Secret Clearance required.
• Skills: Basic scripting experience (e.g., Bash, Python or similar), ability to communicate effectively with technical leadership, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Bonus: Red Hat Certified Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Ansible Automation certifications, ACAS Operator and Supervisor Course (cyber.mil).