Cloud Linux Administrator

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

6h•$94,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a System Administrator skilled in Linux to implement, secure, and maintain systems and associated applications, services, and components. The selected candidate will primarily focus on implementing and then supporting Linux in Azure and AWS cloud environments. This position is onsite, non-remote, at our North Logan, UT location. SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in administering Linux environments, to include RPM and Debian-based distributions and a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related computer field or 13+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
Experience integrating Linux with Microsoft Windows environment, to include Active Directory/LDAP, Kerberos, Exchange, and WSL
Understanding of information systems security best practices and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs
Experience configuring and supporting headless and bare metal servers
Willing to perform maintenance and support on systems outside of core hours (on-call) as required
Willingness to travel if required, though not a normal expectation
Strong organizational skills, quick learner, and demonstrated problem solver
Able to apply knowledge to complex, practical situations
Must 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
Valid CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

15+ years of IT-specific experience (systems administration related)
Ability to automate at scale utilizing enterprise-grade tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet, and Terraform)
Experience with containerized tools & platforms (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or OpenShift)
Experience with one or more of the following would be helpful: Azure Kubernetes Services/Azure Container Apps/Azure Container Storage, Virtualization, backups and disaster recovery, administration of Atlassian products (Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket), GitHub, MSSQL, logging, endpoint protection, and monitoring
Experience meeting NIST SP 800-171 or NIST SP 800-53 requirements in a Linux environment

Responsibilities

Leads the implementation, installation, and configuration of Linux systems and components
Assists other Systems Administrators as a Linux expert as needed
Monitors and maintains assigned systems to ensure availability, optimum performance, and security
Follows established IT policies and procedures to perform audits and ensure compliance
Works with leaders to prioritize projects, requests, changes, and tasks
Documents issues and communicates progress through updates, workflow status, due dates
Understands and utilizes Change Management when adding, modifying, or removing anything that could affect IT services
Assists in the design of information systems
Achieves in-depth knowledge of company processes, systems, and networks
Documents assigned systems and solutions