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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator - NASA Ames Research Center Multi-Mission O - **Company:** ASTRION, INC. - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Outlook, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), File Server, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Web Servers, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Microsoft Visio, Windows Servers, Nagios, OpenStack, Microsoft PowerPoint, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, RSA (Cryptosystem), Shell Script, Simple Network Management Protocols, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Adobe, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Nessus, Splunk, SentinelOne Expertise, Vmware - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9182163/system-administrator-nasa-ames-research-center-multi-mission-o ## About the Role * 5-10 years working experience as a Systems Administrator * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar relevant STEM degree; Years of experience can potentially replace degree requirement * Understanding of basic Cybersecurity requirements * RedHat, UBUNTU system administration * Windows server and client system administration * Experience with OpenStack, VMWare and SAN management * Knowledge in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting * Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP * Software languages - Knowledge of shell scripting, C++, Java; * Firm Knowledge of Excel, Adobe, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook * Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, RSA Archer * Strong problem solving and communication skills * Onsite 5 days per week (core hours 9-3), * Additional Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) * Familiarity with Atlassian Suite including Confluence and JIRA * One or more of the following Certifications * MCSE (Microsoft Computer Solution Expert) * Security + * Sys Admin Certificate * Linux+ Experience with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs) and Policies Mission Control experience is a plus ## Description * VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover): NASA's first robotic lunar rover, mapping water ice and resources at the Moon's South Pole as part of the Artemis program to establish sustainable lunar presence. * BioSentinel: A deep-space CubeSat measuring biological impacts of space radiation beyond low Earth orbit. * IRIS (Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph): A space telescope studying energy and heat transfer into the solar corona and the drivers of space weather. * Starling: A swarm of four CubeSats in low-Earth orbit testing autonomous, synchronized spacecraft operations for future distributed science missions. The MMOC's role in supporting these mission is ensuring mission-ready facilities, IT infrastructure, networks, security, and support services - enabling mission teams to focus on science and exploration rather than infrastructure., * Management and Security of IT systems and networks in support of unique project-related computational needs, including software installation and updates, lab system troubleshooting, system backups, while assuring compliance with all NASA, Ames Research Center, and Federal IT security requirements and services standards including: * Manage the IT infrastructure including web servers, file servers, monitoring services (BigFix, NESSUS, SentinelOne, Splunk, Nagios), & virtual machine environment (OpenStack) * Includes installing upgrades to existing systems improving system operability * Provide configuration management addressing risk/findings maintaining compliance with NASA's IT Security Policies * Patch systems and vulnerabilities maintaining compliance with NASA's IT Security Policies * Maintain network records and coordinating with Center-wide networking group for planned maintenance, installations, and other issues * Provide technical expertise for division or laboratory driven special projects that require IT or facilities support. 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