NASA Network and Computer Systems Engineer
Overview
Full‑stack engineer leading infrastructure for human‑rated spacecraft systems at NASA JSC. Must own Linux, network, security, and cloud solutions while driving mission‑critical deliverables.
What You'll Do11
- 1Design and implement firewall VPN switch DNS DHCP and Linux client configurations
- 2Secure and maintain end‑user and server systems from procurement to decommissioning
- 3Coordinate with service providers to integrate identity management and networking services
- 4Configure and manage firewalls VPNs switches and isolated development environments
- 5Conduct cybersecurity posture assessments and remediate findings per NIST SP 800‑53 Rev 5
- 6Develop and maintain security documentation including system plans network diagrams and incident reports
- 7Establish baselines and configurations that satisfy NASA operational standards
- 8Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve complex technical issues
- 9Provide hands‑on support and troubleshoot systems to meet mission requirements
- 10Utilize ticketing tools like Jira to track and prioritize tasks
- 11Automate repetitive tasks with Bash PowerShell Python scripts
Requirements11
- 1Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering or related field
- 2US citizenship required
- 3Minimum 5 years Linux administration RHEL Ubuntu networking cybersecurity
- 4Strong knowledge of operating systems networking storage firewalls VPNs and security concepts
- 5Ability to document configurations clearly and write accurate technical documentation
- 6Effective written and verbal communication with technical and stakeholder audiences
- 7Proficiency with Git version control and collaboration platforms
- 8Familiarity with cloud services AWS Kubernetes and container orchestration
- 9Experience with ticketing systems Jira ServiceNow or similar
- 10Desire for graduate‑level coursework or research in information systems or cybersecurity
- 11Familiarity with NASA DoD security frameworks such as FISMA and NIST SP 800‑53
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