System Administrator

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified System Administrator with expertise in Linux. This position will be on-site daily.

This System Administrator position will work within the Operational Infrastructure (JOV) organization within Transmission Technology (JO) group in the IT (J) business line of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This position will be part of a small group focused on automation and Infrastructure as code. This position will provide Operating System configuration, security hardening, system patching and collaborating with other team members to automate OS configuration leveraging our suite of on prem private cloud tools. JOV also provides General Support System (GSS) infrastructure maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, emergency response, client support, system energization/acceptance testing, and performance analysis and trending.

Responsibilities Include:

• Under BPA technical oversight, use professional level skills/ knowledge to perform system administration of the following systems, including:
• Configuring applicable software and systems, maintaining local documentation, installing/updating/removing software, applying change control processes and procedures, planning, and preparing for future growth, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues, and performing system-related training for the following systems:
• Linux Server administration; primarily RHEL.
• VMware Virtualization infrastructure (vCenter, NSX, Aria Suite) support.
• Manage configuration management for Linux Enterprise Environment (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Salt, Chef etc.).
• Source control management (GIT); install, update, and maintain code releases per established procedures.
• Implement and maintain least privileged and role-based access control models.
• Design and support baseline hardening configurations and exceptions for Linux OS.
• Assist and guide software deployment services and package management.
• Drive and support DevOps best practices.
• Provide coding/scripting (Bash or Python) expertise and assistance.
• Design and maintain patching, repository using RHEL Satellite.
• Work on an Infrastructure in predominately air-gapped or isolated environments.
• designs and procedures.
• With BPA technical oversight and approval, provide the following support:
• Research, test, and draft / document standardized technical procedures for the deployment of server and workstation computer hardware and associated operating systems; organize, store, and dispose of superseded documents in accordance with Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.
• Perform regular assessments of newly discovered vulnerabilities on a wide range of operational network devices, computer systems devices and various software packages. Document patch and vulnerability applicability assessments and recommend vulnerability mitigation options. Report any concerns to the BPA manager.
• Respond to support calls utilizing change management software to process and complete the tasks necessary for resolution of technical client issues; unusually complex issues may include involvement of the appropriate BPA manager or team lead.
• Provide advice and recommendations for process / procedural changes that may become necessary due to system changes, upgrades, etc. to appropriate BPA manager / team lead / BPA stakeholders.
• Provide input and recommendations to the BPA manager, technical lead, and staff regarding computer infrastructure decisions, and create tasks to fulfill management-directed goals.
• Support and assist the BPA team lead and North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP) subject matter experts (SMEs) with implementing, analyzing, and reporting on the operational compliance of all Control Center cyber assets.
• Develop, draft, and recommend improvements to the Control Center’s procedures and processes for compliance with BPA and NERC-CIP standards and policies.
• Develop, draft, and recommend improvements to the Control Center’s procedures and processes for BPA’s Grid Modernization project, as well as other capital and expense projects.
• Assist BPA management with the implementation and promotion of approved operational compliance process improvement efforts, specifically as relates to the administration of the above referenced systems.
• May be required to carry a BPA supplied cell phone and work non-core hours when requested.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
  • 6 years of experience is required with an associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable fields.
  • 10 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.
• Experience includes a minimum combination of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
• Working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully support and maintain a virtualized and converged computer environment.
• 5 years of experience with the following:
  • Working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux Infrastructure.

Preferred:

• Self-motivated and takes personal responsibility for their work. Can also work with others on a small team.
• Experience in researching vulnerabilities and deploying security patches in a large IT infrastructure environment using automation.
• Experience architecting, designing, and managing specific technologies such as Puppet/CHEF/SaltStack, VMware Aria Suite, GIT, and centralized patch/package management tools such as RHEL Satellite.
• Experience working in cloud or private cloud environments.
• Experience administering computer systems in a 24/7 high availability operational environment.
• Experience performing and analyzing scans using tools such as Nessus

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Salary : $55 - $60