Computer Operator, Linux

Job Title

Computer Operator, Linux

Location

NASA / AMES, MOFFETT FIELD-CA026

Job Description

ASRC Federal , InuTeq has an immediate opening for a Control Room Analyst (HPC Computer Operations / Help Desk) to support the NASA Advanced Supercomputing facility that houses Aitken, Pleiades and Electra, three of the world's fastest supercomputers at Moffett Field, California.

This is a 24x7 facility and candidates must be willing to work any shift.

• Provides support for two elements first is to monitor and operate the supercomputer and support systems; second is to provide first-level assistance and problem resolution to users of the NASA Advanced Supercomputing Computing Facility.
• Active monitoring of high performance computers (HPC) and mass storage systems
• Triage issues and escalate to backline support groups as necessary
• Junior system administration activities
• User account management
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks
• First level troubleshooting and analysis of system problems
• Communicate information to the operations and technical support groups
• Complete physical floor checks of the computer systems in separate facilities
• Tape library media management

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages.

This position is offering an hourly pay rate of $24.44. Benefits offered may include healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance;

401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Requirements

Attention Geek Squad or Linux Hobbyists : We have the next step in your career path if you are seeking to grow your skills in Linux and other platforms.

Work in the field of High Performance Computing and let us add to your skill set! We are hiring for an entry-level position that may require 2nd Shift / Night Shift (2 : 00 pm to 10 : 30 pm) or 3rd shift / Overnight Shift (10 : 00 pm to 6 : 30 am), that can provide flexible schedules that will fit with your family dynamics and offers a full benefits package including tuition reimbursement.

• Must be a US citizen and be able to pass the NASA background check
• High School Diploma plus 3 years work experience or an Associate's Degree (strongly prefer a technical degree such as Computer Science) plus 0-1 year's relevant work experience or a Bachelor's Degree in a technical or natural science field
• IT Background in experience and / or education
• Customer service skills in a technical environment
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills with a desire to grow technical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical details and issues to both technical / non-technical staff / users
• Ability to work in a 24 / 7 / 365 shift environment
• Bachelor's degree is a plus as is command line Linux experience or knowledge e.g., Linux Certifications
• Programming or scripting experience in any of these languages : C, C++, Java, Fortran, Perl, python, ruby, bash
• Prior technical support experience
• Ability to clear all NASA background checks for elevated privileges after hire in a reasonable timeframe

A SRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law .