IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator (VMware / Linux / Windows / Mission Support)

The IT System Administrator plays a key role in implementing and maintaining standards methodologies and technical solutions across a diverse IT environment. This role supports Windows Linux VMware on-premises infrastructure networking components and security-focused operations. The administrator will help ensure stable secure and high-performing systems that meet mission and organizational requirements.

This position directly supports a team of Flight Dynamics Engineers within the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Flight Dynamics Facility (FDF). The FDF is a NASA Mission Essential Infrastructure facility responsible for providing Multi-mission Navigation Services for a wide range of robotic and human spaceflight missions. The selected candidate will contribute to the reliability and readiness of systems that enable critical mission operations.

Responsibilities

Installing configuring and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.

Strong proficiency with Ansible Bash shell scripting file management and text editing (vi/vim).

Creating and managing Linux partitions logical volumes (LVM) and file systems.

Managing security settings firewalls and SELinux policies

Developing Ansible playbooks to automate system administration tasks and manage configurations.

Backup restore and other disaster recovery activities.

Provide technical expertise and analysis for specialized tools and technologies.

Deliver high-level systems analysis design integration documentation and implementation guidance.

Ensure system availability reliability and performance across all supported environments.

Assess current infrastructure identify improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to technology processes and documentation.

Support VMware environments including VMware Cloud Foundation.

Perform day-to-day system administration activities for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and Windows servers and workstations.

Maintain build and upgrade organizational and VMware infrastructure.

Participate in onsite on-call support rotations at Goddard Space Flight Center for mission-critical activities including but not limited to launch docking and landing operations.

Support Microsoft Windows Active Directory and server environments.

Required Skills

4 to 6 years of Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience

Experience working in a production environment with VMWare

Strong understanding of computer hardware operating systems (Windows Linux) networking protocols and server administration.

Ability to script using PowerShell Bash Python or similar languages.

Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues.

Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity problems system errors and performance bottlenecks.

Experience configuring and managing routers switches firewalls and load balancers.

Ability to develop and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.

Experience monitoring system performance analyzing logs and optimizing resource usage (CPU memory storage).

Strong documentation skills for system configurations procedures and troubleshooting steps.

Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members end-users and stakeholders.

Ability to automate routine tasks using scripting or configuration management tools.

Ability to provide clear effective technical support to end-users.

Willingness to support mission activities that may occur after hours overnight or on weekends.

Desired Skills

One or more of the following certifications: RHCSA CISA VCP-DCV VCAP Deploy VCAP Design VCDX or other advanced system administration/VMware certifications.

Experience working at a NASA facility.

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible

4 years of experience with VMware vSphere 8 in production.

3 years of experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (SDDC Manager NSX etc).

Experience with vSAN in production.

Required Experience

4 years of professional experience.

4 years of Linux system administration experience.

4 years of VMWare experience.

2 years of Windows system administration experience.

Required Education

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related discipline or equivalent work experience.

Security Clearance Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

About Us: Pearl River Technologies (PRT) is an SBA certified HUBZone small disadvantaged business (SDB) providing professional technical and administrative support services to federal state and local government agencies. Through our support and commitment to the HUBZone program we successfully offer our customers the highest quality of service while creating opportunities and growth for our employees. We are seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill our current Flight Dynamics Engineer opening.

US citizenship required / EEO/AA / E-Verify Participation

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