Analytical Mechanics Associates · 13 hours ago
NASA ASDC System Administrator
Hampton, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expAnalytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is looking to hire a highly motivated individual to support the ASDC data systems at NASA Langley Research Center. The role involves providing technical support for the administration of computing resources, ensuring security, compliance, and resilience of the systems.
Research
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Company
Analytical Mechanics Associates
Since 1962, AMA has worked with government and commercial organizations solving tough engineering, math, and business problems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Abrams
Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Greer
HR Business Partner
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