System Administrator EG Labs

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. 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 System Administrator EG Labs to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:

• Support the Aeroscience and Flight Mechanics Division. This System Administrator would work with several different labs in the Aeroscience and Flight Mechanics Division. These labs support analysis for all crewed space flight, including analysis for commercial partners.
• Supporting both Windows and Linux based systems.
• Managing and designing networking both wired and wireless that are specific to each lab. And maintain security updates on all lab systems.
• You will work alongside other System Administrators within the Aeroscience and Flight Mechanics Division. Utilizing established best practices and developing best practices of your own.
• Day to day tasks will include investigating system problems, proactively monitoring system health, and completing security upgrades. Other duties as required may be requested. ​

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• EN1- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related area or experience in the field.
• 1 year in any IT-related field. Experience with Linux OS - We utilize a RedHat-based OS, but if your experience is with a different Linux OS that is fine.
• ​Experience with Windows OS – Windows 10 and later Demonstrated problem-solving experience. Demonstrated task planning, and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience assisting others with IT-related issues.
• Experience working in a team environment.​

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with any of the following is preferred but not required for the position:
• RedHat-based systems
• IT Service Desk Support
• Configuration management software (ansible, puppet, BigFix, SCRM)
• Monitoring and alerting
• Log consolidation and monitoring Git/Gitlab Usage Johnson Space Center campus network
• NASA security mechanisms (security plans, POAMs, ATOs, Risk Assessments)​

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.