NASA ASDC System Administrator

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., (AMA) is looking to hire a highly motivated individual to support the ASDC data systems managed by the RSES (Research, Science, and Engineering Services) contract located at the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). The candidate will provide technical support to administer the ASDC computing resources in a hybrid infrastructure consisting of a virtual environment on premise and cloud technologies such as AW, and will be responsible in ensuring the security, compliance, and resilience of the NASA systems assigned. This is a senior role and the ideal candidate will have experience working with federal compliance frameworks, automating patching and workloads, securing hybrid environments, and working with the entire team of System Administrators.

The salary for this role will be between $85,000 and $130,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Job Description

The successful candidate will provide support to administer the ASDC data systems and the team, ensuring functional requirements, security, and compliance.

• Support the maintenance and operation of the on-premise virtual infrastructure: This includes but not limited to assisting with the maintenance of the virtual technologies, installing and configuring services, secure operating systems, and applications in the virtual environment, and networking.
• Administer and manage the computing infrastructure, including the patching process, using various automation technologies.
• Monitor the security of computing infrastructure using various technologies.
• Assist with monitoring and maintenance of the security measures for on-premises infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems.
• Assist with compliance activities by preparing systems for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible and/or CloudFormation.
• Research, install and configure services and resources in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment.
• Develop and maintain documentation of systems.
• Perform other SA duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or its equivalent.
• 5 - 10 years' experience in an enterprise systems environment as a system administrator.
• Knowledge and understanding of LINUX environments (filesystems, storage, architecture).
• Experience with managing RedHat (RHEL) OS and virtual environments such as OpenShift.
• Expertise in securing physical, virtual, and containerized infrastructures in a hybrid environment.
• Experience with endpoint security, network security, and firewall management.
• Familiarity with "DevSecOps" practices and securing CI/CD pipelines in an on-premises and cloud environment.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to support multiple objectives, track own work and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in computer science or related field.
• Experience with open-source OS technologies such as Alma Linux and Rocky Linux.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Experience with managing Satellite Servers.
• Previous experience with a NASA or other US government agency.
• Experience with keeping up with industry standards and implementing System Administration (SA) best practices in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team.
• Intrinsic motivation and ability to learn on the job.
• Ability to work with stakeholders in a hybrid environment.

The selected applicant will be subject to a security investigation and employment is based on the ability to attain Minimum Background Investigation clearance and physical and logical access to NASA LaRC (US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required).

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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