ADNET Systems, Inc is looking for a Network & Linux System Administrator and a highly motivated individual with at least 3+ years of Systems Administration experience to work as a part of a Systems Administration team supporting the Precipitation Processing System (http://pps.gsfc.nasa.gov/) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing, installing, and configuration of RHEL Linux OS servers and workstations
• Performing Linux OS updates, upgrades and installations
• Troubleshooting hardware, system and application problems
• Installing software packages on Linux systems
• Maintaining network equipment and cabling
• Configuring switches and firewalls
• Broadcom VMware ESXi, vCenter (vSphere)
• network firewalls (Juniper Networks), switches (Juniper Networks, Extreme Networks)
• network cabling
• network switches
• Dell Networker (backup)
• developer software support: MySQL, website enhancements
• generally, communicate and coordinate with PPS and OEM support personnel as well as PPS developers
• Installing, configuring and maintaining stand-alone RAID storage

Requirements:

• Strong communications skills: ability to explain problems and solutions, both in writing and verbally
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to self-direct and independently solve issues
• Solid understanding of Linux OS at all levels (from boot process to memory organization)
• Proficient and comfortable with Unix shell, ability to understand and write shell scripts
• Experience installing and managing RPM-based Linux distributions
• Experience with data storage concepts, architecture and application (RAID, File System organization, network file systems)
• In-depth understanding of networks on all levels (from physical to application level)
• Knowledge of python or Perl development a plus
• Understanding or experience with administering cloud based systems and configuration a plus
• US Citizenship is required for this position
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 2  Investigation through NASA

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA’s vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.

Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Swag bags