Ground Systems Controller

Cortina Solutions•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortina Solutions is seeking a Ground Systems Controller. This candidate will work in a control room environment to provide ground system support services for International Space Station (ISS) Ground Systems to include Operations Engineering support for ISS Payloads and other NASA programs. The Ground Systems Controller is responsible for configuring, monitoring, and recovering critical ground system services required to support Marshall Operations Systems, Services, and Integration II (MOSSI II) contract. Critical services include telemetry receipt, routing and archival, voice/video distribution, and configuration management systems. Operations are conducted 365x24x7. The individual selected must be willing and able to work all shifts (11 p.m. to 7 a.m., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.). The individual selected will be expected to work weekends and holidays that fall during her/his scheduled work week.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent related experience (4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree)
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (US Citizenship is required)
Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays (40 hours per week)
Excellent writing and speaking skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Must successfully complete a rigorous training certification program to retain their position

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field
Experience that demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix and Microsoft command line functions
Previous experience working in a help desk call center, computer systems maintenance, plant operations, etc.

Responsibilities

Configuring, monitoring, and recovering critical ground system services required to support Marshall Operations Systems, Services, and Integration II (MOSSI II) contract.
Providing ground system support services for International Space Station (ISS) Ground Systems.
Providing Operations Engineering support for ISS Payloads and other NASA programs.
Ensuring telemetry receipt, routing and archival, voice/video distribution, and configuration management systems are operational.