Systems Administrator: Windows/Linux, Automation & Backups

HX5 Sierra, LLC.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Glenn Research Center's TFOME Data & Systems team seeks a Systems Administrator to administer and maintain operating systems and related software for mission-critical facilities. You will establish standards, troubleshoot issues, and support users while ensuring hardware-software compatibility.

Responsibilities include backups, data recovery, system upgrades, automation scripting, and securing systems per policy. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 10+ years of systems administration experience.
• Experience with Windows Server environments; Linux (RedHat) preferred.
• Proficiency in server management, networking, security, and backups.

Responsibilities

• Administer, develop, test, implement, install, configure and maintain operating systems and storage.
• Establish standards for operations ensuring hardware and software compatibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software, operating systems, and networking.
• Schedule backups and perform data recovery as needed.
• Plan and execute system upgrades and migrations.
• Configure and maintain hardware components.
• Provide technical support and guidance to system users.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and security standards.

Skills

Server Management

Application & Web Support

Build Server Design

Containerization

PXE Boot

Networking & Security

Backup & Recovery

System Upgrades & Migrations

Scripting & Automation

Problem-solving & Communication

Education

Associate's degree (Bachelor's degree preferred) in Computer Science/IT or related field

10+ years of systems administrator experience

Tools

Docker

Windows Server

RedHat Linux

VMware vSphere

PXE provisioning tools

Job description

NASA Glenn Research Center's TFOME Data & Systems team seeks a Systems Administrator to administer and maintain operating systems and related software for mission-critical facilities. You will establish standards, troubleshoot issues, and support users while ensuring hardware-software compatibility.

Responsibilities include backups, data recovery, system upgrades, automation scripting, and securing systems per policy. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.