ECS is seeking a Junior Linux Systems Administrator to work onsite at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
The Junior Linux System Administrator is responsible for the servers that process data from a global network of buoys, managed by the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). This position is located at the NDBC facility at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. While some telework is authorized, regular in-office presence is required, including the ability to come into the office in the event of an issue requiring hands-on resolution.
Maintain all Linux-based servers and clients located on premises and in an AWS cloud environment.
Follow system administration best practices.
Patch and configure systems in compliance with NOAA security requirements.
Upgrade operating systems in advance of end-of-support dates.
Assist in troubleshooting system issues.
Support software development efforts.
Deploy software application updates for both COTS as well as internal applications.
Plan and implement migration of local systems to a cloud environment, where possible, in a cost-effective manner.
Manage physical server health and storage integrity; navigate RAID controller BIOS and CLI utilities to manage disk arrays.
Diagnose physical hardware faults and implement the subsequent physical replacement of failed server components.
Ensure reliable system and data backups.
Manage/maintain server certificates.
Mainta in Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions.
Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
Participate in a rotation to provide 24x7x365 on-call support for the primary IT mission essential data processing, applications, and functions to support the continuity of operations of the NDBC information system.
Support IT architecture improvements to ensure continuity of operations for primary mission essential functions and the flow of data.
Support the annual NDBC IT Assessment and Authorization (A&A) audits through security patching and security-minded configuration updates; actively address changes needed as a result of Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) requirements; help ensure NDBC maintains its Authority to Operate (ATO).
Communicate/brief upcoming maintenance efforts and/or anticipated impacts to stakeholders.
Implement strategies to automate routine administration tasks.
Maintain and monitor data center environmental equipment.
General Description of Benefits
5+ years or more experience preferred in the installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of IT system hardware and software and related IT infrastructure.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting Red Hat Linux, Apache, Tomcat, drivers, applications, vulnerabilities, security requirements and postures, quarterly STIG updates.
Knowledge of AWS solutions and migration of Linux systems is considered a plus.
An understanding of programming languages, such as Java, Python, PHP, and Perl.
Experience in installing and maintaining system hardware, RAID configuration, operating systems, software systems, network systems, security systems.
Experience applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrades of adm inistrative tools and utilities; configuring, adding, and removing services as necessary.
Experience implementing automation to streamline recurring system administration tasks is highly preferred, experience with scripting languages.
Experience with AWS lambda, containers, EC2 instances, and other cloud native technology is desirable.
Able to work autonomously and take initiative in identifying areas for improvements and proposing solutions.
Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and stakeholders.
Must be able to successfully complete a NOAA (Stennis Space Center)/NASA background investigation for site/system access.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Note: US Citizenship or a valid Green Card is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
