Research Computing: Linux Systems Admin (Hybrid)

ALTECH SOLUTIONS; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Altech Solutions is seeking a mid-senior Linux Systems Administrator to support NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The role blends on-site infrastructure with hybrid work, focusing on open-source software builds, Linux/Windows administration, and secure, documented configurations.

Responsibilities include deploying scientific apps, managing Apache, backups, and storage (SAN/NAS), and ensuring patching and security. U.S. citizenship and proximity to Langley are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced system administration experience with exposure to Linux, Mac, and Windows
• Hands-on experience compiling and troubleshooting open-source software from source
• Scripting and command-line experience — Bash, Python, Perl, or similar
• Experience performing system backups
• Understanding of storage systems including SAN and NAS, and concepts such as RAID, NFS, and LUNs
• Understanding of basic networking concepts and IT security best practices
• Self-directed — proven ability to satisfy customer needs with minimal day-to-day direction
• Strong communication, documentation, and customer-relations skills; effective working independently and on a team
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust clearance
• Residence within 50 miles of NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy open-source and scientific applications from source — resolving dependency chains, compiler and library conflicts, and configure/make failures, then documenting the build so it can be reproduced.
• Administer Linux and Windows servers: installation, configuration, patching, tuning, and ongoing maintenance.
• Support end users on Linux, Mac, and Windows workstations in an engineering and research setting.
• Configure and support Apache web servers, including virtual hosts, TLS, and access control.
• Debug application and system-level problems using tools such as logs, strace, gdb, and performance analysis utilities — and drive them to root cause.
• Write and maintain scripts that automate the repetitive parts of the job.
• Maintain system backups and ensure data and media recoverability through scheduled backup and archive operations.
• Assist with monitoring and management of storage systems, including SAN and NAS.
• Manage virtualized infrastructure — VMware ESXi and vCenter.
• Apply configuration management practices so systems are consistent, documented, and auditable, and contribute to planning as the environment evolves.
• Resolve system security issues including patching, risk analysis, and supporting security plans.
• Track and resolve user issues through the ticketing system, and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and configuration records.

Skills

Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

System Administration

Apache HTTP Server

Bash

Python

VMware

vCenter

Ansible

Git

Windows Server

macOS

Storage

NAS

SAN

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Ansible

Kubernetes

Apache HTTP Server

Git

Job description

Altech Solutions is seeking a mid-senior Linux Systems Administrator to support NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The role blends on-site infrastructure with hybrid work, focusing on open-source software builds, Linux/Windows administration, and secure, documented configurations.

Responsibilities include deploying scientific apps, managing Apache, backups, and storage (SAN/NAS), and ensuring patching and security. U.S. citizenship and proximity to Langley are required.