IT Systems & Dev Ops Software Engineer
About The Position
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Systems & Dev Ops Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If selected you will: Serve as the primary technical expert for integrating, operating, and sustaining complex GRAIL laboratory environments supporting NASA programs. This role focuses on: IT systems administration Network and Software Focused DevOps practices Linux-based infrastructure Network engineering Software/hardware configuration management for GRAIL and Other labs. Ensures secure, reliable, and interoperable lab environments by coordinating cross‑lab interfaces, managing lab networks and services, maintaining system & software configurations Support integrated test events Hands‑on technical leadership Strong communication with engineering teams Ability to manage lab network Software and server resources Certification activities Operational readiness for mission-critical testing.
Requirements
- Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
- Experience administering Linux/Unix systems, including user authentication, storage, and system-level troubleshooting.
- Experience with IT systems administration, including server configuration, software patching, monitoring, and backup/restore NASA Flight Software.
- Experience with DevOps or automation practices, such as CI/CD workflows, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code.
- Experience with technical integration of hardware and software systems in a lab or engineering environment.
- Experience with network configuration and administration, including TCP/IP fundamentals and secure network operations.
- Experience with security planning, implementation, and compliance, including physical and IT security controls.
- Experience with software license management, tracking, and procurement.
- Demonstrated ability to manage configuration baselines for systems, networks, and lab resources.
- Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and network layers.
- Effective written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to work onsite at NASA Johnson Space Center and complete required government background investigations.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Linux/Unix system administration, including shell scripting, automation, and performance tuning.
- Experience with DevOps toolchains (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar).
- Experience with network analysis tools, VLAN configuration, routing, and switch administration.
- Familiarity with ARINC 664 Rate-Constrained Ethernet or SAE AS6802 Time-Triggered Ethernet.
- Experience with system and software configuration management tools and processes.
- Experience supporting lab environments, including hardware integration, system imaging, and environment sustainment.
- Experience with server hardware maintenance, virtualization platforms, and backup strategies.
- Experience with system requirements analysis and interface control documentation (ICD) development.
- Familiarity with NASA JSC networks, processes, and engineering lab operations.
- Experience coordinating multi-team test events (PDR,CDR URR, TRR) and integrated demonstrations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical expert for integrating, operating, and sustaining complex GRAIL laboratory environments supporting NASA programs.
- Ensures secure, reliable, and interoperable lab environments by coordinating cross‑lab interfaces, managing lab networks and services, maintaining system & software configurations
- Support integrated test events
- Hands‑on technical leadership
- Strong communication with engineering teams
- Ability to manage lab network
- Software and server resources
- Certification activities
- Operational readiness for mission-critical testing
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
