GPS Systems Administrator

ASRC Federal•Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL

5d•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 responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting Linux and Windows operating systems and associated hardware. The Systems Administrator coordinates and performs software installations and upgrades for GCS operating systems, commercial off-the-shelf software, and database packages in accordance with established lab policies and procedures. The role monitors vendor and DoD security alerts, works with stakeholders to test and implement patches, hardens systems according to STIG, scans for vulnerabilities, documents findings for Information Assurance personnel, and recommends system upgrades. Duties also include backup, restore and disaster recovery; hardware and system monitoring; and system, software, and user maintenance. The administrator troubleshoots hardware and software issues to restore testing operations. Additional duties include supporting site physical and information security; assisting with or performing COMSEC custodian duties; equipment custodian account responsibilities; records and configuration management; forward supply point and bench stock logistics; test equipment calibration coordination; and small equipment repairs. Work is planned to be performed onsite, including off-shift hours. The position supports a 24-by-7 weekly on-call rotation as required, with second-shift and weekend work and limited occasional holiday work depending on site needs. Occasional travel is possible.

Requirements

Must be able to attain and hold a Secret DoD security clearance; Top Secret clearance may potentially be required.
Must be able to attain and maintain base access at Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida.
System administration background and experience in most of the following: backup and system restoration for disaster preparedness; system maintenance and installation of OS upgrades; OS, antivirus/anti-spyware, and COTS updates in Linux and Windows environments; user account maintenance; system hardening; and use of information assurance system-scanning tools.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; alternatively, 7 years of professional experience with a related master’s degree.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Self-starter able to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to support second-shift hours, weekend work, and limited occasional holiday work depending on site schedule needs.
Hold a DoD 8570/8140-approved baseline certification for IAT Level II, such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or CCNA-Security; if not held, obtaining certification within a maximum of six months of hire may be considered case by case.
Demonstrated time-management skills and ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to work and communicate harmoniously in a team environment with government personnel and other contractors, providing courteous and professional customer service.

Nice To Haves

Experience with network architecture, including routers, switches, firewalls, and routing protocols.
Knowledge of 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.
Active DoD 8570/8140-approved baseline certification.
Prior GPS experience.
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 GCS operating system, COTS software, and database installations and upgrades according to lab policies and procedures.
Monitor vendor and DoD security alerts and work with GCS stakeholders to test and implement appropriate patches.
Harden systems according to STIG, scan for vulnerabilities, and provide documentation to Information Assurance personnel.
Recommend system upgrade solutions as needed.
Perform backup, restore, and disaster recovery duties; 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.
Assist with or perform COMSEC custodian duties.
Perform equipment custodian account responsibilities and records/configuration management duties.
Complete forward supply point and bench stock logistics duties.
Coordinate calibration of test equipment and perform small equipment repairs.
Support second-shift hours, weekends, limited occasional holidays, and a 24-by-7 weekly on-call rotation as required.