Systems Administrator III/IV

About the role

We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Administrator III/IV to join our team!

Responsibilities

The Systems Administrator III/IV will perform daily maintenance and operations tasks related to system administration in a multi-server environment, including:

• Providing maintenance and performance tuning of the virtual environment utilizing latest versions of various virtualization software and support tools
• Overseeing patch remediation and software deployment
• Ensuring all backup/restore operations are effective
• Maintaining and enhancing system security across the environment
• Monitoring systems and producing required reports to maintain documented service levels
• Providing support for local and shared services (account management, storage arrays, disaster recovery, etc.)
• Updating documentation and maintaining configuration control for the environment
• Managing multiple projects for improvements to the infrastructure
• Performing physical server installation into the server racks and removal from server racks
• Performing server hard drive replacements
• Providing Active Directory support for user permissions
• Completing server shutdown and power ups during hurricane season or general scheduled power outages
• Making any approved software install requests
• General server and network configuration
• Supporting Cloud Migration and Cloud Server and Network Operations

Requirements

This position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and normally possesses 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area. The candidate must also have a strong background in understanding Windows domain architecture, Active Directory, Linux operating systems/network security, and load balancing in order to perform day-to-day duties.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a computer or system science discipline from an accredited college or university and from 5-15 years of progressive, relevant experience. Experience in the following technologies is also preferred:

• Windows Operating Systems 2022+
• Linux Operating Systems – current various distributions
• Splunk
• Sentinel One (S1) Endpoint Detection Software
• BigFix operations
• Virtualization technologies
• Veeam Backup Software
• Cloud-based server administration
• Cluster computing with related application experience

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $97,600.00. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Schedule

We offer a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable. Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.