System Administrator EG Labs

Amentum • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate System Administrator to join our Engineering Division at Johnson Space Center (JSC) on the Amentum JETS2 contract, supporting the Aeroscience and Flight Mechanics Division. This role involves supporting various labs that analyze crewed space flight and commercial partner projects. You will manage and design both wired and wireless networking specific to each lab, and maintain security updates on all lab systems. You will collaborate with other System Administrators, utilizing and developing best practices. Daily tasks include investigating system problems, monitoring system health, and completing security upgrades, with other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area or experience in the field
• 1 year in any IT-related field
• Experience with Linux OS (RedHat-based preferred, but other Linux OS experience is acceptable)
• Experience with Windows OS (Windows 10 and later)
• Demonstrated problem-solving experience
• Demonstrated task planning skills
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Demonstrated experience assisting others with IT-related issues
• Experience working in a team environment
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with RedHat-based systems
• Familiarity with IT Service Desk Support
• Familiarity with Configuration management software (ansible, puppet, BigFix, SCRM)
• Familiarity with Monitoring and alerting
• Familiarity with Log consolidation and monitoring
• Familiarity with Git/Gitlab Usage
• Familiarity with Johnson Space Center campus network
• Familiarity with NASA security mechanisms (security plans, POAMs, ATOs, Risk Assessments)

Responsibilities

• Support Aeroscience and Flight Mechanics Division labs
• Manage and design networking (wired and wireless) specific to each lab
• Maintain security updates on all lab systems
• Investigate system problems
• Proactively monitor system health
• Complete security upgrades
• Work alongside other System Administrators
• Utilize established best practices and develop new ones

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level