Classified Linux System Administrator

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Systems Administration Staff II / III. In this role, you will use enterprise Linux expertise to support enterprise Linux systems in a classified environment. You will support aerospace engineering staff using these systems to perform scientific and engineering analyses that support critical national space assets. To excel in this role, you would be familiar with Linux provisioning, troubleshooting, patching, security hardening, and user support performed in a classified environment.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux on physical systems, including implementing encryption-at-rest (LUKS)
• Provision Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux VMs
• Patch, reboot, and troubleshoot patching processes ( e.g. GPU drivers & kernel modules ) and patching infrastructure on large classified networks and in stand-alone (air-gapped) networks
• System and user data and configuration backup and restore
• Provide enterprise Linux troubleshooting, tier 2 and 3 Linux user support including software installation , configuration
• Support scientists and engineers running workloads and applications on Linux systems
• Security harden systems and remediate vulnerabilities
• Monitor availability, improve monitoring, and restore systems and services in a timely manner and improve prevention and reduc e future outages
• Write or improve documentation for processes and procedures

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Systems Administration Staff II :

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Systems Administration Staff III include :

Leadership Competencies

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