Integration and Testing Senior IT Systems Administrator
- Military veterans preferred
2021-07-13 SAIC (www.saic.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Greenbelt Maryland 20771 United States
Description
SAIC is seeking an Integration and Testing Senior IT Systems Administrator on the OMES II contract in support of the OSAM-1 program in NASA’s Exploration and In-Space Services (NExIS) projects division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. This position is located in Greenbelt, MD.
The OSAM-1 mission is a Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) NExIS managed mission. OSAM-1 is a robotic servicing mission designed to refuel a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. It contains 3 elements: the Flight Element comprised of the OSAM-1 Servicing Vehicle (RSV) and development testbeds, the Ground Element comprised of the systems required to conduct RSV operations and the supporting networks and facilities, and the Launch Element comprised of the Launch Vehicle and supporting facilities and services. NExIS is responsible for the design, engineering, development, test and operations of the OSAM-1 Mission through an integrated team at GSFC. The Servicing Payload design, development and RSV integration will be conducted at GSFC.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Systems Administrator will provide IT support and team management for the OSAM-1 Integration and Test (I&T) subsystem. The OSAM-1 I&T subsystem performs the integration and test of all OSAM-1 hardware including the servicing payload and spacecraft bus.
Job duties include:
Support the integration and test of all OSAM-1 hardware systems
Support the development of the OSAM-1 I&T IT infrastructure
Assist OSAM-1 I&T management in managing and directing the I&T IT team
Work with the OSAM-1 ground element IT infrastructure engineers to establish infrastructure that meets the needs of both sides of the OSAM-1 program
Perform senior-level Windows, Mac, and/or Linux/Unix system administration including troubleshooting, fault isolation, system tuning, software installation, and maintenance
Identify and implement system and process-level improvements including providing recommendations to purchase and then implementing hardware and software solutions
Develop and implement strategy, design, implementation, and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software
Design and development of innovative solutions that are reliable, scalable and configurable
Patch, upgrade, and configure software and operating systems to comply with GSFC IT security policies
Port software between different platforms and operating systems
Install application software and computer hardware
Diagnose and resolve computer and networking issues for local and remote users
Execute and manage system backups
Automate routine administration processes to improve efficiency
Maintain the operational environments once they have been established
Interact with GSFC network personnel to resolve problems related to DNS, routing, firewalls, and planned outages
May be required to participate in an on-call rotation providing off-hours support
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field with 9+ years of engineering experience or Associate’s degree in computer science or closely related field with 13+ years of related experience
Relevant experience and familiarization with system architecture and organizational structures
Proficiency with operating systems across various platforms and versions (RHEL and Ubuntu Linux, OS X/macOS, and Windows) and familiarization with interoperability methodologies
Knowledge of various networking technologies, hardware, and software
The ability to plan and coordinate implementations across multiple locations and/or interconnections with other network environments
Knowledge of Federal information security guidance
Knowledge of and work consistent with industry best practices in accordance with government regulations
Understanding of DNS, firewalls, and TCP/IP network administration
Experience maintaining network backups and logs of multiple systems
RAID configuration and troubleshooting
Basic computer hardware maintenance (e.g. drives and fan replacement)
Experience with enterprise virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
Ability to assess complex problems and propose practical solutions
Ability to grasp a wide range of unique skills, and be able to think and respond quickly to real-time problems as they arise
Strong multi-tasking skills to effectively meet task objectives
Strong ability to collaborate and interact with SSPD/OSAM-1 team members
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
Network experience (Juniper preferred)
*nix experience (RHEL and/or Ubuntu Preferred)
VMware experience
Experience with PIV / Smart Card authentication
Experience with basic manipulation of public/private keys
Knowledge of continuous integration (CI) services, software configuration management (CM), and bug/issue tracking systems
Knowledge of software version control systems and services
Experience with system and application-level containerization technologies
