Linux System Administrator

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an experienced Linux
Systems Administrator who will be responsible for the engineering,
implementation, and sustainment of enterprise Linux platforms that support SRNL
research and mission operations. The role owns the secure, reliable, and
auditable operation of Linux systems and supporting services across their
lifecycle—standard builds, patching and vulnerability remediation, configuration
management, monitoring/incident response support, and backup/recovery—aligned to
DOE cybersecurity expectations and NIST control-driven governance.

This role is for an experienced Linux administrator and the successful candidate
is expected to work independently on complex issues, elevate team practices
through automation, and partner effectively with developers and service owners
to modernize deployments for both commercial off‑the-shelf (COTS) and homegrown
applications.

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying
state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to
complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department
of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops
and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s
environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to
provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost
effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Requirements

• experienced Linux administrator
• expected to work independently on complex issues
• elevate team practices through automation
• partner effectively with developers and service owners to modernize deployments for both commercial off‑the-shelf (COTS) and homegrown applications

Responsibilities

• engineering, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise Linux platforms
• secure, reliable, and auditable operation of Linux systems and supporting services across their lifecycle—standard builds, patching and vulnerability remediation, configuration management, monitoring/incident response support, and backup/recovery

Benefits

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process.
• Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees