Requisition Id6077

Who are we looking for?

TheResearch and Development Systems Engineering(RDSE)Group in theInformation Technology ServicesDivision(ITSD)at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks to hireaLinuxSystemsEngineer. In this position,this individual will be embedded within ourAtmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM)groupintheEnergy and Environmental Sciences Directoratedoing Linux Server.

Who are we?

Born in secrecy under the Manhattan project of World War II, ORNL has emerged as the U.S. Department of Energy's largestopenscience and energy laboratory. Innovation at ORNL is powered by literally thousands of top tier scientists, engineers, and technicians with access to world class facilities including the world's fastest supercomputer (Summit). We are engaging in open, peer reviewed, interdisciplinary researchacrossmultiple application domains from neutrons to biology, from nuclear to manufacturing, and nanophase to national security.

What will you be doing?

The R&D Systems Engineering Group focuses on supportingresearcher'sIT needs. Staff charge directly to projects or programs, and not to a centralized budget. Our goal is to enable research while protecting ORNL assets, especially from cyber incidents.

As aLinuxSystemsEngineer, you will be performingLinuxServerandLarge StorageSystemsupport.You will help maintain system health andprovide system analysisto the customer. You will documentany work done in accordancetothe customer's direction.In addition to Linux system support, you will also be performingwork supporting CI/CD processes, Kubernetes administration andcontainer administration.

Working at ORNL

ORNL has an innovative and fast paced culture that rewardsopen sourcesoftware development, has a flexible work schedule, and very competitive pay with industry. On any given day, after listening to a talk from a Nobel Laureate, you can eatattwo full-service cafes', go toaspin class, or visit the full-service primary care clinic, all without leaving our campus.

Living in East Tennessee

It's easy to overlook everything East Tennessee has to offer if you haven't had the opportunity to spend time here. From spending your weekends downtown at Knoxville's farmers market, the Rhythm n' Blooms Music Festival, or the Dogwood Arts Festival, to some of the best hiking, kayaking, and camping in the U.S., not only intheGreat SmokyMountains National Park but all over the greater area, East Tennessee has something to offer everyone.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

There are varioustechnical tasks that willneed to be performed in this role. Some ofthese taskscan include:

• TroubleshootvariousLinuxserver related issues.

• ProvideNASsystemsupport.




• Install and configure Red Hat Linux Serversystems.




• Build out both physical and virtual systems.




• Engineerand provide consultation forcustom systemsolutions.




• Manage,analyzeandtuneVMware Clusters.

• Work with Developers to maintaincustomerapplications.




• Performsystemupgrades.




• Ensure Backups are completed and assist in any recoveries if needed.




• Document all requiredwork as required by customer.




• Provideadvanced Linux Supportasneeded.

• Monitorsystemperformance.




• Kubernetes(k8s)configuration and management.




• Assisting with CI/CD projects.




• Container Administration.




• Install,configureand maintain system software, both commercial packages and various freely available software (includingApache,MySQL,Postgres,PHP,ZFS,etc.).

• Patch both system and 3rdparty vendor software to ensure security and stability.Monitor for patch releases and work with the customers and other admins to ensure the patches are applied in a timely manner.




• Provide consulting inboth the selection and purchase of hardware and software.




• Ensure the secure and effective operation of computing systems through compliance with ORNL procedures and IT Internal Operating Procedures.




• Work with other system engineers and vendors to resolve both hardware and software issues.




• Work with local bargaining unit personnel on hardware installation and hardware repairs where it is outside the scope ofavendor.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor'sDegree in Computer Science(or relatedfield),orequivalentofeducation and experience will be considered.




• Excellent interpersonal skills suitable foruser support and the ability to work well with peer system administratorsis required.




• Minimumof5 years Linux Serveradministration.

• Minimumof2 years container administration.




• Minimum of 2 years of Kubernetes administration.




• Minimum of 2 years of CI/CDexperience.




• Demonstratedcapabilities to work in a dynamic environment.




• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge ofRed Hat Linuxoperating systems is preferred.




• At least 2 years ofGitLab administration experience.




• At least 2 years supportingNAS storage systems.

• At least 2 years supportingVMware Clusters.




• At least 2 years of experiencecreatingscriptsusing BASHandPython.




• Strong knowledge ofopen sourceweb application services, such as Apache, isdesired.




• Previous experience working in a government, scientific or otherhighlytechnical environment strongly desired.




• Good documentationskillsarealso desired.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain aHSPD-12 PIV credential.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.