Senior Linux SysAdmin – Ansible & Cisco SDN (Huntsville)

ADP, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Altech Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. This hands-on, Linux-first role emphasizes DNS/DDI, automation with Ansible, and scripting.

You will work with Cisco SDN, VMware, and cross‑functional teams to ensure system reliability, patching, and documentation. On-site requirement and US citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional systems administration experience.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible and scripting (Bash, Python, or similar).
• Working knowledge of Cisco Software Defined Networking.
• Experience with DNS/DDI servers.
• Some VMware experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux/RHEL servers in a NASA operational environment.
• Support DNS/DDI infrastructure.
• Automate configuration, deployment, and maintenance tasks using Ansible and scripting.
• Work with Cisco Software Defined Networking as part of day‑to‑day system support.
• Support the VMware environment.
• Perform patching, upgrades, backups, and audits to ensure NASA IT compliance.
• Write and maintain technical docs and diagrams.
• Collaborate with network engineers and application teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Linux system administration

Cisco SDN

Scripting (Bash, Python)

VMware

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ansible

Bash

Python

DNS/DDI

Cisco SDN

VMware

Job description

Altech Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. This hands-on, Linux-first role emphasizes DNS/DDI, automation with Ansible, and scripting.

You will work with Cisco SDN, VMware, and cross‑functional teams to ensure system reliability, patching, and documentation. On-site requirement and US citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance apply.