Systems Administrator

HX5 is an award‑winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast‑growing veteran‑ and woman‑owned company with locations nationwide. The Test Facilities Operation, and Engineering (TFOME III) Team, which includes Troy7, Sierra Lobo, HX5, Amentum & MSM, is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide facility and test mechanical engineering support to NASA’s Fuel Cell Laboratories at the Glenn Research Center in Brook Park, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Administer, develop, test, implement, install, configure and maintain operating systems and associated software and storage.
• Establish and enforce standards for computer operations to ensure hardware and software compatibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software, operating systems, and networking.
• Schedule, perform, and monitor system backups; execute data recovery when necessary.
• Recommend hardware and software upgrades based on growth trends and disk space forecasts.
• Plan, schedule, and execute system upgrades, including coordinating transitions from test to production environments.
• Utilize software tools and scripts to schedule and automate tasks.
• Configure and maintain hardware components such as workstations, printers, servers, and tape devices.
• Provide technical support and guidance to system users.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and security standards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering; or ten (10) years or more of systems engineering experience that includes software, hardware, or network engineering backgrounds.
• Server Management: manage campus‑connected and air‑gapped servers, including configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Application & Web Support: provide support for enterprise applications and web servers.
• Build Server Design: design and create build servers for software installations and deployments.
• Containerization: manage Docker containers for application environments.
• PXE Boot: experience designing and implementing PXE boot systems.
• Strong understanding of networking principles and system security practices.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery processes.
• Ability to plan and execute system upgrades and migrations.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with enterprise‑level hardware and software environments.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies and cloud platforms.
• Experience with Windows Systems (required) and Linux Systems (Red Hat preferred).

Certifications (Highly Recommended)

• CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Server+
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator
• Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) for virtualization
• Docker Certified Associate for container management

Other Position Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pet insurance