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SA037 Junior Linux System Administrator
The Terrestrial Information Systems Lab at Goddard Space Flight Center is looking for a technician to join a team that manages approximately 1,000 servers running a mix of Ubuntu and CentOS. These systems form a compute and storage data center that manages nearly 100PB of Earth Science data which is used for many critical applications including global fire detection, water quality classifications, etc. A successful candidate would join a team of dedicated people responsible for ensuring that the systems remain functional to provide these applications to the public.Required qualifications for a successful candidate include:- Basic hands-on experience around IT equipment including replacing components of a computer
- An understanding to use basic technician maintenance tools (hand and power)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- An understanding on how to perform RMA on defective hardware
- Willingness to learn outlined procedures and ability to expand on those procedures when necessary
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to independently identify hardware problems, apply critical thinking skills to gather information, take recommendation/advice, and implement a plan to address the problem
- US Citizenship required
- CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification would be beneficial.
- Annual Leave/Sick Leave
- Military and Family Emergency Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Performance Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- 401K Plan with Company Matching and Immediate Vesting
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Swag bags