Network Administrator - Ground System Specialist

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us! The Network Administrator (also known as a Ground System Specialist on this contract) is responsible for maintaining, configuring, and optimizing the Next Generation Operational Control Segment (OCX) system's network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity. This role involves troubleshooting network issues, implementing security measures, and supporting system upgrades. This position will support initial crew requirements through OCX transition and eventual support to nominal operations supporting the GPS mission.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Information Technology related field (desired) or equivalent combination of experience in lieu of degree.
Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience
Clearance Requirement: Secret (Required)
3-5 years of relevant experience with GPS or DoD satellite operations and communication circuits.
Prior experience with GPS control segment operations and GPS-type software.
Ability to diagnose and resolve network performance issues efficiently.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level II)
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret (Desired)
Experience working in a DoD, aerospace, or defense industry environment.
Experience in a DoD, aerospace, or defense industry environment.
Previous OCX experience.
Previous AEP experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct OCX ground system monitoring operations in a normal 40 hour work week (during training) eventually supporting crew shifts 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year to provide visibility into GPS ground system assets utilizing applicable mission software and tools.
Monitor all communication circuits continuously including, but not limited to, operational circuits, OCX remote sites and satellite vehicle contractor interfaces.
Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
Analyze and isolate all communications-related malfunctions and reconfigure ground systems equipment as required to maintain mission operations per published technical orders.
Ensure health and operations of ground equipment as well as remote site and external interface connections.
Monitors ground equipment status and sends directions, as needed, to correct problems.
Monitors and assists in maintaining Cross Domain Solution/High Speed Guard.
Remain trained and fully certified for GSS tasks.
Monitor and coordinate the status of all GPS ground systems and communication lines, into and out of the OCX MCS, TSF and AMCS.
Support all troubleshooting activities until anomalous conditions are correctly resolved and operations are restored to normal status.
Conduct mission operations transfer procedures between the MCS and AMCS and relocate to the back-up location (Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA), as required, to conduct GSS operations with military crews as part of real-world/exercise and contingency operations.

Benefits

Great Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.
Health Benefits. 100% Company Paid monthly Medical premiums for you AND your family.
Prepare for the Future. 401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors
Rest and Relaxation. Three weeks' Vacation – and we offer an annual company reward trip after one year of employment.
Health and Wellness. We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care)
Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them!
Education and Professional Training Reimbursement.  We support our employees career aspirations and growth through our Education Reimbursement Program!
Profit Sharing Plan.  Infinity’s success is due to our employees which is why all eligible employees receive an annual payout based on our Profit-Sharing Plan.

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