Network Administrator - Ground System Specialist

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)
Secret Clearance (Required)
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a DoD, aerospace, or defense industry environment.
Previous OCX experience.
Previous AEP experience.
Top Secret Clearance (Desired)
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Information Technology related field or equivalent combination of experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct OCX ground system monitoring operations in a normal 40 hour work week.
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.