Who We Are:

Our team, the Space Mission Directorate within Division 19, is looking forLinux IT Systems Administrators with an enthusiasm for spacecraft operations.

Objectives of this

Role:

Build, install and maintain Linux servers as well as network operations inan environment supporting spacecraft operations that is audited by NASA to the

NIST 800-53

standard.

Formal knowledge of Linux required, with RedHat Enterprise Linux/CentOSspecific experience a plus.

Managing servers and networking.

Apache HTTP, LVM, clustered filesystems, DRBD, high availability computing.

SQL database servers and virtualization environments.

Solid knowledge of enterprise Linux services and protocols such as SSH,NFS, CIFS, NTP, HTTP, LDAP, and SMTP.Python or Perl and shell scripting.

Managing containers and networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, firewalls)through Ansible.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Be part of an on-site team that proactively maintains and develops Linuxinfrastructure to support a 24x7x365 uptime service that includes researchscientists and science and mission operations for various NASA spacecraftmissions.

Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for operational needs.

Comply with IT policy on managing systems and services across allenvironments.

Continuous fault finding and analysis of logging information for reporting foraudit requirements.

Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity. Manage,coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes onservers in production and dev/test environments.

Create and modify Ansible and shell scripts to perform tasks.

Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency,and scalability of the computing environment.

Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategiesand deployment processes.

Troubleshoot issues for local and remote users.

Maintain/patch systems and resolve security issues within a federal researchenvironment.

Support and actively participate in security audits.

Utilize ticketing system to log system administration actions and collaboratewith other IT staff in resolving issues.

Requirements:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or an Associates or a Bachelorsdegree in Information Technology or directly related degree field with theassociated years of experience.6 years: Experience as a Linux administrator and a Bachelors degree in anIT-related field; Expert level knowledge of enterprise Linux services andprotocols related to user access rights, high-availability storagenetworks, virtualization and system automation through Ansible.10 years: Professional level experience as a Linux administrator and HSdiploma or an Associates degree. Knowledge of enterprise Linux services andprotocols related to user access rights, high-availability storagenetworks, virtualization and system automation through Ansible.

Government IT compliance experience preferred.

Additional Linux certifications (e.g. RHCE) are preferred.

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, as well as accuracy andattention to detail. Proven ability to diagnose an issue effectively (viamonitoring tools and logs) and implement a solution in real-time.

Ability to deliver auditable technical documentation on schedule.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to achieve the desired outcome ina positive and constructive manner.

Solid delivery track record, both long-term projects and under short-termdeadline pressure.

Strong problem solving and written and verbal communication skills.

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. Must be a U.S. person (i.e.,U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident,asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

Job Locations:

Boulder, ColoradoSalary Range:

$79,518.00 - $156,894.00For more information about this division, visit the Sola System Science &Exploration home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.

For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

race, color, religion,sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.