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# Linux Engineer

- **Company:** Nasa Llc
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Microsoft Windows, ActionScript, Bash Shell, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Subnetting, Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Routing, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Samba (Software), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Scripting, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Firewall Services Module, Splunk, Docker, Servicenow, Vmware
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/358729/operating-systems-engineer-022-texas-tx-houston

## About the Role

n, * Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.\n

 * Exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.\n
 * Be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.\n, * B.S degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field\n
 * 5-10 years of relevant experience\n
 * Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge for NASA credentials\n, * Experienced in Linux Operating System (e.g. Services, Security, Performance Tuning) and VMWare\n
 * Experience in at least one high-level scripting language is a plus (e.g. Perl, Bash, BigFix ActionScript)\n
 * Experience in Red Hat Satellite system management or Red Hat Automation Platform\n
 * Familiar with heterogeneous platform management between Windows and Linux (SSH, Samba, Kerberos, LDAP)\n
 * Familiar with basic TCP/IP networking (addressing, subnetting, routing, firewall rules, DHCP, DNS)\n
 * Experience with ServiceNow, Splunk, SolarWinds, VMWare, DNS, DHCP, PXE, Kerberos, LDAP\n
 * Understanding of container-based applications (Docker or Kubernetes)\n

## Description

This role is as a mid-level Linux Engineer with 5-10+ years of experience. You will be supporting the Operating Systems and DBA Services organization on the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) which is NASA's next-generation mission operations contract located on-site at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures the continuity of critical human spaceflight support by providing Mission Control Center (MCC) systems, advanced Mission Training Center (MTC) systems, and full-scale Space Vehicle Mockup Facility support for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis.