Cybersecurity System Administrator

Amentum

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of a team supporting NASA's mission to launch people to the Moon and Mars, specifically within the COMET contract at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. The COMET contract manages and implements ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations for programs such as the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services. The role seeks a network engineer with extensive knowledge and experience in network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS, to work within the mission environment supporting the Artemis program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field with at least four years IT experience or six years of IT experience.
Experience in Linux/Unix system administration.
Familiarity with networking protocols and the OSI model.
Strong understanding configuring, deploying, and managing switches and firewalls.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
MUST HAVE A VAILD US DRIVER LICENSE
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills.
Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives.
Government security clearance may be required in the future.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL with endorsements Florida driver’s license.
Must pass a federal background investigation.
Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, configure, and effectively manage network infrastructure.
Define, document, and follow standards and best practices for systems design, testing, and implementation.
Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues.
Familiarity with Network IDS/IPS solutions.
Understanding of effectively configuring ACLs and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
Integrating network devices with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
Familiarity with networking protocols and the OSI model.