Linux Administrator

Albuquerque, NM

Full Time

Engineering and Operations

Mid Level

Job ID 17687

Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to design, implement, secure, and maintain systems and associated applications, services, and components. This is an on-site, non-remote position for our Albuquerque, NM location.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

Achieves in-depth knowledge of company processes, systems, and networks
Monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security
Assists with the day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades
Follows established IT policies and procedures to perform audits and ensure compliance
Ensures data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions
Work with your leaders to prioritize projects, requests, changes, and tasks
Document issues in Jira, communicate progress (though updates, workflow status, due date etc.) as the issue is being worked
Understand and utilize Change Management when adding, modifying, or removing anything that could have an effect on IT services
Proactively monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security
Assists in installation and configuration of information systems and components
Assists in the design and implementation of information systems
Responsible for documentation of assigned systems and solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

Willing to perform maintenance and support on systems outside of core hours (on-call) as required
Must be willing to travel if required (not a normal expectation)
Strong organizational skills, quick learner, and demonstrated problem solver
Ability to apply knowledge to complex, practical situations
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a wide range of internal and external customers
Ability and desire to continue learning new skills as system needs grow and change
DoD 8140 compliant (or able to obtain within 30 days of hire)
Five years of experience in administration of Linux environments to include CentOS, RHEL, and Ubuntu, especially in an offline environment
Server and desktop configuration and maintenance experience

Ability to manage installation and maintenance of monthly security patches
Experience with Active Directory/LDAP and Kerberos
Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a DOD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

BS degree or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related computer field
Ten years IT systems administrator experience
Experience with automation (patching, scripting, etc)
Automation using scripts, cron, or other methods (i.e., Ansible)
Experience with containerized platforms (i.e., Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Familiar with databases (i.e., Postgres, MySQL) and Linux web services (i.e., Apache)
Knowledge of DoD Security Requirements within classified spaces
Understanding of information systems security best practices and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs
Experience managing offline repositories
Experience with one or more of the following would be helpful: system build and maintenance, system patching in an enterprise environment (batchpatch/MECM/etc.), backups, workstation encryption, Virtualization (VMware), storage, administration of Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket, MSSQL, etc.
Active TS/SCI w/ adjudicated polygraph (please disclose any clearance when applying as all are beneficial)

SDL Benefits:
At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and a fantastic benefits package, including:

Flexible work schedules
Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave
A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Generous employer retirement contribution (Up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings)

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact [email protected]

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

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