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Linux Administrator (SA2) (Government)

AT&T

Linux Administrator (SA2) (Government)

full-timePosted: Aug 26, 2026Updated: Aug 28, 2026Maryland, Columbia

Job Description

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.Intelink Services provide interagency information sharing, content discovery, and collaboration capabilities on the IC system domains to the IC and its partners in Defense, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, and Law Enforcement.AT&T has an opening for a Linux Administrator to support Public Sector Solutions.Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at government customer site in Laurel, MD.Work in an environment where you can help design the architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs. Looking for an innovative, and motivated individual to join a small, talented, and hardworking Linux team in a hybrid cloud environment. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Linux instances on multiple networks, in multiple architectures.The ideal candidate will have hands-on Linux administration and scripting automation experience with knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies is a plus. Candidate must work well in a small team setting, have a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.Required skills:Strong Linux administration experience including configuring, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, etc.Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issuesExperience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scriptsAbility to work in a team and mentor junior staffSelf-motivated and willing to learn new technologiesAbility to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners Desired skills:Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto ScalingExperience with aws-cli and boto3Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)Required Qualifications:Ten (10) years experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)Ready to join our team? Apply today!Our Linux Administrator (SA II) (Government) earns between $98,100 - $174,800 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision coverage401(k) planTuition reimbursement programPaid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.Paid Parental LeavePaid Caregiver LeaveAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption ReimbursementDisability Benefits (short term and long term)Life and Accidental Death InsuranceSupplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legalEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Extensive employee wellness programsEmployee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phoneWeekly Hours:40Time Type:RegularLocation:Columbia, MarylandAT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.

Locations

  • Maryland, Columbia

Salary

98,100 - 174,800 USD / yearly

Required Qualifications

  • Strong Linux administration experience including configuring, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, etc. (experience)
  • Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues (experience)
  • Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts (experience)
  • Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff (experience)
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies (experience)
  • Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners (experience)
  • Ten (10) years experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. (experience)
  • Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA) (certification)

Responsibilities

  • This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at government customer site in Laurel, MD.
  • Work in an environment where you can help design the architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs. Looking for an innovative, and motivated individual to join a small, talented, and hardworking Linux team in a hybrid cloud environment. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Linux instances on multiple networks, in multiple architectures.
  • The ideal candidate will have hands-on Linux administration and scripting automation experience with knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies is a plus. Candidate must work well in a small team setting, have a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.

Benefits

  • general: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • general: Tuition reimbursement program
  • general: Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
  • general: Paid Parental Leave
  • general: Paid Caregiver Leave
  • general: Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
  • general: Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • general: Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • general: Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • general: Extensive employee wellness programs
  • general: Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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