mid-senior level / LINUX Systems Administrator / Space Programs
mid-senior level / LINUX Systems Administrator / Space Programs
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$ 66000 - 106000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a mid-senior level Linux Systems Administratorto support NASAs Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract. This position is located at the NASA White Sands Complex (WSC) inLas Cruces NM.
Peraton is the prime contractor for NASA at the White Sands Complex (WSC) near Las Cruces New Mexico. Operating here are two functionally identical satellite ground terminals: The White Sands Ground Terminal and the Second TDRSS Ground Terminal. These ground terminals ensure uninterrupted communications between various ground stations NASAs orbiting fleet of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS) customer spacecraft (satellites) and the computer systems that support such spacecraft. WSC serves as an interface for distributing satellite data to control centers and scientists who then use the daily influx of data to expand our ever-growing knowledge of the Earth and the universe.
This position will be responsible for:
- Install integrate patch and maintain Linux servers and workstations including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux.
- Provide systems engineering technical support across the SENSE organization technical working groups peer reviews technical interchange meetings and periodic status coordination meetings.
- Troubleshoot system anomalies and discrepancies that have been elevated for resolution.
- Capture system installations and modifications within change management documentation and/or ticketing system.
- Implement automation for provisioning patching and configuration.
- Track create and/or implement remediation solutions for vulnerability and compliance findings reported by the IT Security team.
- Perform system backup and recovery actions for assigned systems.
- Plan and develop system upgrade strategies for End of Life or End of Support systems.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
- Degree in engineering Computer Science Information Technology or other related technical discipline and relevant experience as follows: BS/BA and 5 years experience; AA/AS degree and 7 years experience; without a degree 9 years of directly related experience and a Security or similar security related certification required is allowable.
- 5 years of experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux systems.
- Experience working with cyber (IT) security concepts.
- Networking: TCP/IP fundamentals routing VLANs DNS DHCP NTP firewall configuration
- Experience deploying and managing virtual machines and hypervisors such as VMware and KVM as well as container platforms like Docker.
- Scripting & automation: Proficiency in Bash; experience with Python and Perl.
- Experience implementing and maintaining configuration management solutions with Ansible.
- Working experience with systems management and patching tools such as PDQ and BigFix.
- Experience implementing or maintaining local Linux Repositories servers.
- This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter. To obtain a clearance you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
Desired Experience:
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Prior NASA experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience managing smartcard login on Linux systems.
- Strong understanding of SSL/TLS certification management and implementation.
- Familiarity with HP-UX Solaris or OpenVMS OSs a plus.
- Familiarity with Tenable Nessus tools.
- Hands-on experience with log management monitoring and analysis using Splunk.
- Security or similar security related certification.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
