Linux System Administrator
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VictoryMORI Ventures is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-approved Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture, certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (SDVOSB). As a premier partner in aerospace and defense, we unite advanced technology, industry-leading expertise, and innovative thinking to turn your strategic visions into reality.

We are seeking Linux System Administrators to provide Information Technology support to the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in maintaining and securing both physical and virtual server environments. You'll work closely with mission users and engineering teams to ensure systems are optimized, secure, and ready to support NASA's most critical operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing OS upgrades, patch installations, and system hardening
• Managing certificates, port configurations, and security compliance
• Automating tasks through scripting to improve efficiency and reliability
• Troubleshooting and resolving incidents while identifying long-term solutions
• Collaborating with users to provide IT support and ensure system performance

Job Specifications:

• BS/MS in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 4–15 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar enterprise distributions
• Familiarity with IT security best practices in Linux environments
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus
• Proficiency with LDAP, Windows environments, and scripting languages
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Previous experience supporting NASA JPL IT systems is desired.
• US Citizenship required.

Victory Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.