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ATIP (Advanced Technology Integration Program) is Task Order under the Helios IDIQ awarded to AT&T in September 2020.AT&T’s ATIP contract provides a team of IT specialists to operate the DIA headquarters ATIP system which serves as the collection point for multiple Special Access Programs (SAPs) developed under Helios. These systems deliver their digital information payloads from across the globe and outer-space to the ATIP platform for processing, integration, correlation and access by Defense Department analysts and decision-makers. The ATIP system is operated by AT&T specialists and selected AT&T Helios Teammates cleared to support the multitude highly sensitive programs.

AT&T has an opening for a System Administrator for the ATIP systems program. This key position will be providing managed IT support of ATIP systems for high-priority defense intelligence collection needs.

The job duties of the System Administrator are as follows:

• Monitors system performance including legacy servers and cloud systems.
• Performs legacy and cloud O&M administration.
• Solves legacy server and cloud & virtualization issues.
• Developing and maintaining installation and configuration procedures for new server builds and STIGs.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software problems with Linux and Centos servers.
• Providing escalation support for subordinates and junior resources.
• Writing custom start scripts for various applications.
• Evaluating and implementing potential new tools and technologies.
• Working on assigned Change Requests/Problem tickets.
• Investigating and responding to alerts generated by the various monitoring systems in use
• Performing hardware maintenance/repair activities.
• Ensuring proper planning and execution of major projects/maintenance activities.

Required Clearance:

TS/SCI w/poly (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

• Experience managing legacy Linux servers and cloud resources.
• Highly versed in Linux administration and best practices
• Familiar with enterprise network architectures
• Fluency in programming/scripting skills for automation such as Bash, Ruby, Python, and Perl
• General understanding of Linux internals (system calls, file systems, processes, etc…)
• General understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols (HTTP, FTP, NFS, etc…)
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position and four (4) years of relevant experience
• An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
• Must presently be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2 preferred); must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by date of security indoctrination with any necessary continuing education (CE) for certification

Desired Qualifications:

Familiar with multi-level security environments (U, S, TS)

Ready to join our team? Apply Today!

Our Linux System Admin’s earn between $89,200- $190,000. 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 coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• 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