Senior Linux System Admin - Ansible/Cisco SDN

ALTECH SOLUTIONS, LLC•Huntsville, AL

2h•$80,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

Altech Solutions is hiring a Mid-Level Linux Systems Administrator to support enterprise IT systems at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. This is a hands-on, Linux-first role. Most of the work centers on DNS/DDI servers, with a strong emphasis on automation through Ansible and scripting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of professional systems administration experience
Strong Linux/RHEL administration skills
Hands-on experience with Ansible and scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)
Working knowledge of Cisco Software Defined Networking
Experience with DNS/DDI servers
Some VMware experience
US citizenship is required.
This position supports a federal contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
This is an on-site position at NASA MSFC.
You must live within 50 miles of Huntsville, AL.

Nice To Haves

Red Hat certification (RHCSA/RHCE) and/or CompTIA Security+
Experience supporting government, aerospace, or NASA environments
Current Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux/RHEL servers in a NASA operational environment
Support DNS/DDI infrastructure
Automate configuration, deployment, and maintenance tasks using Ansible and scripting
Work with Cisco Software Defined Networking as part of day-to-day system support
Support the small portion of the environment that runs on VMware
Perform patching, upgrades, backups, and routine audits to keep systems compliant with NASA IT policies
Monitor and tune systems for performance and reliability
Write and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system diagrams
Work closely with network engineers, application teams, and other administrators to resolve issues