System Administrator III
Listed on 2026-10-17
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Disaster Recovery IT, IT Infrastructure, Windows Server
this is a federal contract – u.s. Citizenship is required nasa public trust eligibility required 100% onsite – nasa marshall space flight center (msfc), huntsville, al
description of position / duties:all points is seeking a systems administrator iii to support nasa marshall space flight center (msfc) under the aegis program in huntsville, alabama.
this position provides senior-level systems administration support for enterprise windows, linux, virtualized, cloud, and web-based environments supporting mission, operational, and research activities. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining secure, reliable, scalable, and highly available systems while supporting infrastructure modernization, operational excellence, configuration management, and technology lifecycle management initiatives.
the ideal candidate will possess strong systems administration experience, demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, and support mission-critical infrastructure while maintaining compliance with nasa and federal security requirements.
nasa public trust eligibility required, or active us secret clearance or higher
duties may include but are not limited to:system operations & maintenance- install, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise server environments
- administer linux, windows, virtualized, cloud, and web server platforms
- perform operating system installations, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities
- support software deployments, application upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements
- monitor system performance and implement tuning improvements to optimize availability and reliability
- design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available system solutions
- support enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives
- perform hardware and software inventory management and compliance reviews
- provide tier 2 and tier 3 support for enterprise systems and infrastructure
- troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, application, and infrastructure issues
- diagnose and resolve complex technical problems impacting mission operations
- collaborate with customers, engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues
- provide technical guidance and support to project teams and users
- perform backup, recovery, and data protection activities
- support disaster recovery planning and recovery testing efforts
- maintain system recoverability and continuity procedures
- support media management and archival operations
- support implementation of secure configurations and system hardening standards
- perform security patching and vulnerability remediation activities
- ensure compliance with nasa, federal, and organizational security requirements
- support configuration management, change management, and audit activities
- maintain compliance documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures
- create and maintain standard operating procedures (sops)
- develop technical documentation, implementation plans, and test procedures
- maintain configuration records and system inventories
- generate reports related to infrastructure health, operational status, and system performance
- work closely with system administrators, engineers, customers, vendors, and stakeholders
- support infrastructure projects and technical initiatives
- participate in planning, implementation, and system enhancement activities
- contribute to continuous process improvement efforts
bachelor’s degree in:
- computer science
- information technology
- information systems
- engineering
- related technical field
equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and relevant…
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