HPC Linux System Administrator

Amentum; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an HPC Linux System Administrator to join the Flight Sciences Laboratory team at Johnson Space Center, supporting NASA human-spaceflight programs. You will help build and maintain FSL services, manage HPC infrastructure, and ensure high performance compute capabilities across the lab.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience, including 2+ years in HPC, with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills for a collaborative

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience with large-scale system administration, with 2 of those years in HPC.
• Demonstrated problem solving, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain FSL services within the HPC environment.
• Support NASA human-spaceflight compute labs and users.
• Investigate system problems and monitor health.
• Collaborate with HPC administrators on high-speed networking and storage.

Skills

HPC administration

Linux system administration

Teamwork

Problem solving

Networking

Container technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification

Tools

HPC software stacks

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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a HPC Linux System Administrator to join the team with MRI, a teammate company.

Requisition Description

Are you excited about supporting NASA human spaceflight? If so, this could be the position for you. We have the need for an experienced HPC System Administrator at Johnson Space Center (JSC). This position, working on the Amentum JETS contract, will support the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL).

The FSL is one of JSC’s primary compute labs and hosts a wide variety of analyses, which support all human-spaceflight programs at NASA including the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), Commercial Crew Program, Human Landing System (HLS), Moon Base and many others. The FSL systems are currently comprised of over 700 machines, 26,000 cores and over 10 PB of storage, which serve more than 1000 users.

In this position you will be working with a team of HPC System Administrators to build and maintain all FSL services. This will include High Performance Compute (HPC) administration, high-end Linux workstation administration, high-speed networking, High-speed parallel filesystem administration, and more.

Some of the skillset we are looking for this position is a deep understanding of container technologies and how best they can be used in a High Performance Compute (HPC) environment.

The FSL System Administration Team is critical in supporting the FSL users in effectively utilizing the systems. The team’s day to day tasks include investigating system problems, proactively monitoring system health, and working with FSL users to make sure they can support the NASA human spaceflight mission.

Requisition 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.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Experience in the following areas is needed for this position:

• Demonstrated problem solving, planning, and communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Experience with large-scale system administration, with 2 of those years in HPC administration.

Requisition Preferences

• Familiarity with the following is preferred but not required for the position:

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

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.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. 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.

Benefits Overview

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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

07/08/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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