LEAD IT SPECIALIST – SR. IT SPECIALIST – Linux System Admini

Who We Are:

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

Objectives of this Role:
Formal knowledge of Linux required, with RedHat Enterprise Linux/CentOS
specific experience a plus.
Experience with servers and networking. Experience with Apache HTTP, LVM,
clustered filesystems, DRBD, high availability computing.
Network and server management in a US Government regulated environment (e.g.
NIST SP 800-171 or NIST 800-53).
Hands on experience with SQL database servers and virtualization environments.
Additional Linux certifications (e.g. RHCE) will be considered an advantage.
Solid knowledge of enterprise Linux services and protocols such as NFS,
CIFS, NTP, HTTP, LDAP, and SMTP. Proficiency in Python or Perl and
shell scripting.
Experience with managing containerized networking (TCP/IP, DHCP,
DNS, firewalls) through Ansible.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Be part of an on-site team that proactively maintains and develops Linux
infrastructure to support a 24x7x365 uptime service that includes research
scientists and science and mission operations for various NASA spacecraft
missions.
Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for operational needs.
Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all
environments.
Continuous fault finding and analysis of logging information for reporting for
audit requirements.
Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity. Manage,
coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes on
servers 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 strategies
and deployment processes.
Troubleshoot issues for local and remote users.
Maintain/patch systems and resolve security issues within a federal research
environment.
Support and actively participate in audits. Utilize ticketing system to log
system administration actions and collaborate with other IT staff in resolving
issues.
Requirements:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or a Bachelors degree in
Information Technology or directly related degree field.
6 years: Those with a Bachelors degree in an IT related field require
experience as a Linux administrator; Expert level knowledge of enterprise
Linux services and protocols related to user access rights,
high-availability storage networks, virtualization and system automation
through Ansible.
10 years: Those with a HS diploma require professional level experience as a
Linux administrator. Knowledge of enterprise Linux services and protocols
related to user access rights, high-availability storage networks,
virtualization and system automation through Ansible.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, as well as accuracy and
attention to detail. Proven ability to diagnose an issue effectively (via
monitoring 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 in
a positive and constructive manner. Solid delivery track record, both
long-term projects and under short-term deadline 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, Colorado

Salary Range: $84,344.00 – $161,699.00

For more information about this division, visit the Solar System Science &
Exploration home page.

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For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

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Committed to Diversity in the Workplace