Systems Administration Specialist
Systems Administration Specialist
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Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
We are looking for a Systems Administration Specialist II/III. In this role you will use enterprise Linux expertise to support enterprise Linux systems in a classified environment. You will support aerospace engineering staff using these systems to perform scientific and engineering analyses that support critical national space assets. To excel in this role you would be familiar with Linux provisioning troubleshooting patching security hardening and user support performed in a classified environment.
Work Model
This is a fulltime position based in Chantilly VA which requires 100 onsite work.
What Youll Be Doing
- Install CentOS Linux on physical systems including implementing encryptionatrest (LUKS)
- Provision CentOS Linux VMs
- Patch reboot and troubleshoot patching processes e.g. GPU drivers & kernel modules
- System and user data and configuration backup and restore
- Provide enterprise Linux troubleshooting tier 1 and 2 Linux user support
- Support scientists and engineers running workloads and applications on Linux systems
- Security harden systems and remediate vulnerabilities
- Write or improve documentation for processes and procedures
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Systems Administration Specialist II:
- DoD approved 8570 baseline certification such as Security CISSP or equivalent
- 1 year of experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS Linux systems administration including provisioning patching individual systems basic troubleshooting and implement security hardening for enterprise environments.
- Experience with hardware troubleshooting and configuration
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- This position requires a CounterIntelligence Polygraph.
In addition to the above the minimum requirements for Systems Administration Specialist III include:
- Current Security or CISSP certification or equivalent (required for classified environments)
- 3 years of experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS Linux systems administration including provisioning fleetwide patching more advanced troubleshooting and troubleshooting issues caused by security hardening for enterprise environments.
- Experience with hardware troubleshooting and configuration
- One or more from below:certification such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator bash or shell scripting skill experience configuring and managing access to NFS file system shares active directory integration with RHEL/CentOS linux performance tuning Puppet or Ansible experience.
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process our team will provide details of our industryleading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays sick time and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options
- 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total companypaid benefit of 8 10 or 12 of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect
We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegalas well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
