Linux/Social Media Services Administrator SA2

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Columbia, MDLaurel, MD
Salary
$98,100–$180,900 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 31, 2027

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About AT&T

AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.

AT&T currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $98,100–$196,000 across 81 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Linux/Social Media Services Administrator SA2

The Linux/Social Media Services Administrator (SA2) (Government) joins a small, talented Linux team supporting Public Sector Solutions. This role involves designing architecture and developing solutions within a hybrid cloud environment to meet organizational needs. The administrator will create, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux instances across multiple networks and architectures. Key responsibilities include deploying COTS/FOSS services, monitoring systems, and automating processes. Required technical skills include Linux administration, Bash, Python, Puppet, and Ansible scripting. Desired competencies include AWS technologies, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling, AWS-CLI, and Boto3. The work provides interagency information sharing, content discovery, and collaboration capabilities on IC system domains for partners in Defense, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, and Law Enforcement. This position requires a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and a technical bachelor's degree.

What you'll do

  • Design architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs in a hybrid cloud environment.
  • Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux instances across multiple networks and architectures.
  • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux systems to ensure operational stability.
  • Deploy COTS and FOSS services on Linux systems.
  • Create, debug, and implement automation scripts using Bash, Python, Puppet, and Ansible.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in coordination with diverse teams and service owners.
  • Manage AWS Cloud technologies, including EC2 Auto Scaling, AWS-CLI, and Boto3.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have ten years of experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Five years of additional Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Must have Linux administration experience including configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Must have experience deploying COTS/FOSS services on Linux systems.
  • Must have experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts.
  • Must comply with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA).
  • Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling (preferred).
  • Experience with AWS-CLI and Boto3 (preferred).
  • Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff (preferred).

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