FSL Linux Sys Admin

FSL Linux Systems Administrator

Ignite Your Career Supporting Human Space Exploration

Are you driven by curiosity about the universe, excited about human spaceflight, and eager to work with a passionate, diverse team? If so, we want to hear from you!

Join Astrion in supporting NASA's bold mission of deep space exploration. As the agency's largest engineering solutions provider, we work side-by-side with NASA teams at centers across the U.S. to help shape the future of spaceflight.

Now, we're looking for a talented FSL Linux Systems Administrator to join the Nexus team on the Amentum JETS contract at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.

Note: This is a potential opportunity. While we anticipate the position will be officially approved soon, we are proactively identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

As a Linux Systems Administrator, you'll support the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL) - one of JSC's primary computing environments. FSL supports a range of high-impact programs, including the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), Commercial Crew Program, Lunar Gateway, and Human Landing System (HLS).

FSL currently manages:

• Over 900 systems

• 25,000 compute cores

• More than 3 petabytes of storage

• Serving over 600 users

You'll work as part of a high-performing Systems Administration team responsible for maintaining and advancing the lab's high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. Your work will enable critical research and analysis that supports NASA's mission to explore beyond Earth's orbit.

• Build, configure, and maintain Linux systems in the FSL environment.

• Support high-end Linux workstations, HPC clusters, high-speed networking, and parallel filesystems.

• Proactively monitor system performance and resolve issues.

• Collaborate closely with FSL users and provide technical assistance.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and automation efforts.

• Document processes and system changes.

• Perform additional duties as required to support the mission.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent certification) in a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in an IT-related role.

• Proficiency with Linux operating systems (Red Hat-based preferred, but others are acceptable).

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and team collaboration skills.

• Experience supporting users with technical issues.

Experience with or knowledge of the following is a plus:

• RedHat-based systems

• Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet)

• Lustre or other parallel filesystems

• InfiniBand networking

• Container technologies (e.g., Singularity)

• Monitoring and alerting systems

• SLURM resource manager

• SPACK software manager

• Git/GitLab, CI/CD pipelines

• NASA-specific systems or security protocols (e.g., POAMs, ATOs)

• Career growth opportunities in a high-impact environment

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

• Onsite cafeteria

• Work that directly supports NASA's human spaceflight missions

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture

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• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency may be required.

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

• Management reserves the right to select candidates at any level based on qualifications and organizational needs.

• Primarily office-based with occasional lab or on-site tasks.

• May require sitting or standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Standard office equipment usage.

We're seeking candidates with a passion for exploration, a drive for excellence, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.