Space Ops Systems Administrator – Onsite Mission-Critical

Astrion; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a System Administrator to join the Space Operations and Allied Missions division, supporting the NASA Ames Research Center MMOC. The role involves managing IT systems, security, networks, and mission-critical infrastructure to enable science teams to focus on exploration.

Required are 5–10 years of SysAdmin experience, a STEM degree or equivalent, Linux (RedHat/Ubuntu), Windows Server, OpenStack and VMware familiarity, scripting, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years working experience as a Systems Administrator.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar STEM degree; years of experience can replace degree.
• Understanding of basic Cybersecurity requirements.
• RedHat, Ubuntu system administration.
• Windows server and client system administration.
• Experience with OpenStack, VMware and SAN management.
• Knowledge in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting.
• Solid knowledge of DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP.
• Knowledge of shell scripting, C++, Java.
• Proficient with Excel, Adobe, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Management and Security of IT systems and networks in support of project computational needs, including software install/update and backups.
• Manage the IT infrastructure including web/file servers, monitoring services, and virtual machine environment (OpenStack).
• Install upgrades to existing systems to improve operability.
• Provide configuration management addressing risk/findings and ensure NASA IT security policy compliance.
• Patch systems and vulnerabilities maintaining NASA IT Security policy compliance.
• Maintain network records and coordinate with Center-wide networking for planned maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise for division projects requiring IT or facilities support.
• Support engineering software installations, configuration, patching and troubleshooting.
• Investigate cloud migration and AI/ML automation opportunities.

Skills

System administration

Cybersecurity basics

Scripting (Shell/Perl/Python)

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or similar STEM field

Tools

RedHat Linux

Ubuntu Linux

Windows Server

OpenStack

VMware

SAN management

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Astrion seeks a System Administrator to join the Space Operations and Allied Missions division, supporting the NASA Ames Research Center MMOC. The role involves managing IT systems, security, networks, and mission-critical infrastructure to enable science teams to focus on exploration.

Required are 5–10 years of SysAdmin experience, a STEM degree or equivalent, Linux (RedHat/Ubuntu), Windows Server, OpenStack and VMware familiarity, scripting, and strong problem-solving skills.