OS Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is as a mid-level Linux Engineer with 5-10+ years of experience. You will be supporting the Operating Systems and DBA Services organization on the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) which is NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract located on-site at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures the continuity of critical human spaceflight support by providing Mission Control Center (MCC) systems, advanced Mission Training Center (MTC) systems, and full-scale Space Vehicle Mockup Facility support for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis. Reference: COS-3061-022

Requirements

B.S degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field
5-10 years of relevant experience
Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge for NASA credentials

Nice To Haves

Experienced in Linux Operating System (e.g. Services, Security, Performance Tuning) and VMWare
Experience in at least one high-level scripting language is a plus (e.g. Perl, Bash, BigFix ActionScript)
Experience in Red Hat Satellite system management or Red Hat Automation Platform
Familiar with heterogeneous platform management between Windows and Linux (SSH, Samba, Kerberos, LDAP)
Familiar with basic TCP/IP networking (addressing, subnetting, routing, firewall rules, DHCP, DNS)
Experience with ServiceNow, Splunk, SolarWinds, VMWare, DNS, DHCP, PXE, Kerberos, LDAP
Understanding of container-based applications (Docker or Kubernetes)

Responsibilities

Managing the appropriate configuration baseline of operating systems, software applications, and security compliance including threat detections and investigations
Working with monitoring and performance tools (SolarWinds)
Assess and interpret requirements of systems and applications in relation to hardware, software and operational needs
Implement efficiencies through automation (leverage PowerShell, Power CLI, or Ansible to automate manual and repetitive processes)
Investigate new technology and provide recommendations on system improvements and life cycle planning
Possesses strong team-building skills across multi-functional areas that establish a collaborative operational structure including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
Exhibits proven track record of working under tight deadlines.
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.
Be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.