HPC Linux System Administrator - Space Systems

Position Summary

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a HPC Linux System Administrator and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role to provide support to Software Engineering section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.
This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a HPC Linux System Administrator, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!
We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.
Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire
**International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available**

Duties And Responsibilities

Some of your major responsibilities will include:

• Work with a team of System Administrators to build and maintain all FSL services.
• Perform High Performance Computer (HPC) administration.
• Perform high-end Linux workstation administration.
• Support high speed networking
• Perform high speed parallel filesystem administration.
• Oversee high speed parallel filesystems administration and job scheduler administration.
• Investigate system problems.
• Proactively monitor system health.
• Work with FSL users to make sure they can support the NASA human spaceflight mission.

Qualifications

REQUIRED :

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience in the following areas is needed for this position:Linux system administrationHPC job scheduler administrationSystem configuration managementHigh-speed parallel file storage administrationMonitoring and alerting
• Demonstrated problem solving, planning, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

PREFERRED :

• Strong skills in administration of parallel filesystems like Lustre or GPFS and strong skills administering SLURM job scheduling system.
• Familiarity with the following if preferred but not required for the position:RedHat-based systemsLuster High-speed Parallel FilesystemsInfiniBandProvisioners (xCAT, warewulf)Ansible / ForemanLURM resource managerSPACK software managerLog consolidation and monitoringGit/Gitlab and software development (CI/CD)Johnson Space Center campus networkNASA security mechanisms (security plans, POAMs, ATOs, Risk Assessments)
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.