Hybrid Systems Admin & Cybersecurity Engineer

Aura Astronomy; Boulder, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plan contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

The National Solar Observatory in Boulder is seeking a Systems Administrator/Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen our IT infrastructure, secure critical assets, and lead projects that improve security and reliability.

This hybrid role combines cybersecurity duties with IT operations across MacOS, Linux, and Windows, including server virtualization, networks, and user support, with occasional travel to Maui. AURA/NSO values collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of relevant IT experience in systems or cybersecurity.
• Strong Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X familiarity.
• Experience with network administration and server virtualization.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce security policies to protect NSO assets.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and patch management.
• Investigate security incidents and document remediation steps.
• Manage NSO server infrastructure and VMware/KVM environments.
• Administer DNS, LDAP/AD, and storage backups.
• Provide user support and coordinate with project managers.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

Network administration

VMware / virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

VMware

KVM

DNS

LDAP/AD

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

The National Solar Observatory in Boulder is seeking a Systems Administrator/Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen our IT infrastructure, secure critical assets, and lead projects that improve security and reliability.

This hybrid role combines cybersecurity duties with IT operations across MacOS, Linux, and Windows, including server virtualization, networks, and user support, with occasional travel to Maui. AURA/NSO values collaboration and professional growth.