GPS Systems Administrator

ASRC Federal•Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the GPS Control Segment Sustainment (GCS) organization at the GPS TSTS Facility in Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida. The role works closely with the GCS team in Colorado Springs and is performed on-site. It includes off-shift hours, weekends, occasional travel when necessary, and participation in a 24×7 weekly on-call rotation as required. The position supports Linux and Windows operating systems and associated hardware, including software and database installation and upgrades, security patching, system hardening, vulnerability scanning, backup and recovery, monitoring, and troubleshooting. It also supports site security, COMSEC and equipment custody activities, records and configuration management, logistics, test-equipment calibration, and minor equipment repairs. Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements, hold or obtain an approved DoD IAT Level II baseline certification, complete a government background investigation, and maintain access to Cape Canaveral SFS. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; the clearance level may be upgraded to Top Secret.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
At least 9 years of professional experience, or 7 years of professional experience with a related master’s degree.
Hold a DoD 8570/8140-approved IAT Level II baseline certification (examples given: CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or CCNA-Security); obtaining certification within a maximum of 6 months of hire may be considered case by case if not already held.
Systems administration experience in most of the following: backup and system restoration for disaster preparedness; system maintenance, including OS upgrades, OS updates, antivirus/anti-spyware updates, and COTS updates in Linux and Windows environments; user-account maintenance; and system hardening and information-assurance scanning tool usage.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to self-start, multitask, work independently with minimal supervision, and demonstrate time-management skills.
Ability to work and communicate harmoniously in a team with government and contractor personnel while providing courteous and professional customer service.
Willingness to support second-shift hours, weekend work, and limited occasional holiday work depending on site schedule needs.
Successfully complete a government-issued background investigation and maintain access to Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD 8570/8140-approved baseline certification.
Prior GPS experience.
Experience with network architecture, including routers, switches, firewalls, and routing protocols.
Knowledge and experience with satellite communications technology architecture.
Experience troubleshooting SATCOM and IP network problems.
Experience operating and loading COMSEC equipment and understanding COMSEC policies and procedures.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and traverse elevated walking surfaces.

Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, and support Linux and Windows operating systems and associated hardware.
Coordinate and perform software installations and upgrades to GCS operating systems, COTS software, and database packages in accordance with established GCS Lab policies and procedures.
Monitor vendor and DoD security alerts regarding system vulnerabilities and work with GCS stakeholders to test and implement appropriate patches.
Harden systems according to Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG), scan systems for vulnerabilities, provide documentation to Information Assurance personnel, and recommend system upgrades as needed.
Perform backup, restore, and disaster-recovery activities; hardware and system monitoring; and system, software, and user maintenance.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues to restore testing operations.
Assist with site physical and information security and assist with or perform COMSEC custodian duties.
Perform equipment custodian account responsibilities, records and configuration management, forward supply point and bench-stock logistics, test-equipment calibration coordination, and minor equipment repairs.
Support off-shift hours, weekends, occasional holidays depending on site schedule needs, occasional travel when necessary, and a 24×7 weekly on-call rotation as required.
Work with the GCS team in Colorado Springs and government and contractor personnel.