Space-Ready Linux/OpenShift Systems Administrator

Teledyne Brown Engineering; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Brown Engineering is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to join our infrastructure operations team in Huntsville, Alabama. You will manage Red Hat OpenShift platforms and Linux environments that underpin NASA ISS and Artemis program workloads, focusing on reliability and automation.

The role emphasizes hands‑on administration, automation using Ansible, IaC with Terraform, and GitOps workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred); equivalent professional experience accepted.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in systems administration, with strong emphasis on Linux/Red Hat environments and container platforms.
• Proven expertise in administering Red Hat OpenShift, including troubleshooting, cluster operations, and supporting production workloads.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration (RHEL preferred) and scripting (e.g., Bash) for task automation.
• Solid experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform for configuration management and automation.
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code techniques and tools like Terraform.
• Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools such as GitLab for version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating clear documentation, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with end users, developers, and cross-functional teams to address operational needs.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility to obtain required clearances for NASA/government-related projects (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Red Hat OpenShift platforms, including daily operations such as cluster monitoring, user management, resource allocation, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting platform issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform advanced Linux (RHEL) system administration tasks, including installation, configuration, security hardening, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and log management.
• Develop and execute automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform to automate repetitive administrative tasks, configuration management, deployments, and system maintenance on OpenShift and Linux environments.
• Support end users and application teams by resolving daily operational issues related to OpenShift and Linux systems, providing guidance, and ensuring smooth access and functionality.
• Document system configurations, operational procedures, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides with clear, detailed written communication to facilitate team knowledge sharing and compliance.
• Implement and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform for consistent provisioning and configuration management.
• Utilize GitOps workflows and tools such as GitLab for version-controlled infrastructure changes, collaborative deployments, and pipeline automation.
• Monitor system performance and health, respond to alerts and incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and apply fixes to maintain reliability, security, and compliance in regulated environments.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to integrate OpenShift support with application deployments and resolve cross-team operational challenges.
• Stay up-to-date with Red Hat technologies, Linux best practices, automation tools, and container administration trends to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Red Hat OpenShift

Linux admin (RHEL)

Bash scripting

Ansible

Terraform

GitLab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

GitLab

Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

Teledyne Brown Engineering is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to join our infrastructure operations team in Huntsville, Alabama. You will manage Red Hat OpenShift platforms and Linux environments that underpin NASA ISS and Artemis program workloads, focusing on reliability and automation.

The role emphasizes hands‑on administration, automation using Ansible, IaC with Terraform, and GitOps workflows.