On-Site Linux Systems Admin — RHEL & VMware Expert

ALTECH SOLUTIONS, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Altech Solutions, LLC is seeking a Mid-level Linux Systems Administrator to support NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will install, configure, and harden RHEL servers, manage storage and virtualization, and automate routine tasks while collaborating with engineers and NASA customers.

You will need US citizenship, a Public Trust clearance or higher, and be within 50 miles of MSFC for an on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 6 years of professional Linux systems administration or IT infrastructure experience
• Strong hands-on Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration — installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting
• Shell scripting and command-line proficiency; Python or similar a plus
• Working knowledge of storage and file systems — LVM, NFS, partitions, disk provisioning
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and IT security best practices
• Experience with system backups and recovery
• Self-directed, with strong documentation and communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance or higher
• Residence within 50 miles of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers — physical and virtual — in support of NASA operational requirements
• Perform patching, updates, and security hardening, including STIG compliance and vulnerability remediation
• Monitor system health and performance; tune systems for optimum performance and resolve faults before they reach users
• Manage storage and file systems — LVM, partitions, NFS, and disk provisioning — and support backup and recovery operations
• Write and maintain shell or Python scripts, and use configuration management tooling, to automate routine administration
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and access controls, including directory integration
• Support the virtual infrastructure the Linux estate runs on — provisioning, patching, and troubleshooting Linux virtual machines, and working with vSphere and ESXi alongside the team
• Troubleshoot system, service, storage, and network issues to root cause, and document the resolution
• Develop and maintain system documentation, build records, and standard operating procedures
• Track and resolve issues through the ticketing system, and support scheduled maintenance and change management

Skills

Linux administration

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

VMware ESXi

Shell scripting

Python

Storage management

LVM

Networking basics

IT security

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Systems Engineering / IT

Tools

VMware vSphere

Ansible

Puppet

Kickstart

Red Hat Satellite

Docker

OpenShift

Podman

Job description

Altech Solutions, LLC is seeking a Mid-level Linux Systems Administrator to support NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will install, configure, and harden RHEL servers, manage storage and virtualization, and automate routine tasks while collaborating with engineers and NASA customers.

You will need US citizenship, a Public Trust clearance or higher, and be within 50 miles of MSFC for an on-site role.