SATCOM Systems Administrator

Apogee Engineering • Wahiawa, HI

2d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is hiring a Journeyman SATCOM Systems Administrator to provide daily systems analysis, customer and contractor training, systems administration, and hardware maintenance for Wideband Satellite Communications Operations and Technical Support (WSOTS). The role includes systems and database analysis and management, as well as configuration of operating systems, software applications, Active Directory domains, and databases. It also involves analyzing Risk Management Framework (RMF) information assurance security requirements for complex Department of Defense computer systems.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Wahiawa, Hawaii. Staff provide 24/7/365 coverage on a 12-hour shift schedule, with an expected allocation of 30% day shifts and 70% shift work. Travel of up to 10% may be required. The listed pay range is USD $100,000–$110,000 per year.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Obtain CompTIA Security+ certification within 90 days of hire.
• High school diploma.
• At least 5 years of SATCOM experience in DoD or military domains.
• Experience maintaining access to SIPR and NIPR networks.
• Experience managing computer networks, particularly administering Windows and Active Directory domain environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated self-starter who efficiently achieves goals and proactively pursues subsequent tasks.
• Experience using IT tools to manage and troubleshoot complex computer networks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher.
• Experience conducting performance analysis on Common Network Planning System (CNPS) and SolarWinds application software, and on TCP/IP, FTP, and SNMP network protocols.
• Experience maintaining firewall rule sets and related parameters, using intrusion detection software (IDS), reviewing audit logs, and taking corrective action when an intrusion is detected.
• Experience following reconfiguration procedures and analyzing satellite and network performance to confirm reconfiguration effectiveness and identify anomalies.
• Experience with Cisco products, virtualization tools, and their implementation.
• Security administration experience supporting RMF requirements.
• Working knowledge of RMF and cybersecurity requirements.
• Previous experience supporting DoD or government customers.
• Experience with continuous integration, build management, and/or automated test frameworks.
• Hardware/software requirement verification or system validation experience.
• Scripting experience with Bash/Shell, Python, or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance analysis on Windows Server 2012/2016 and Windows 7/10 operating systems.
• Provide administration support for site SIPR and NIPR network communication systems.
• Review audit, security, and application logs daily; identify problem areas or trends, take appropriate action, and generate required reports.
• Maintain hardware, including Dell servers, RAID disk configurations, PCs, and Cisco networking hardware, WANs, and LANs; document deficiencies affecting performance or effectiveness.
• Manage accounts, PKI certificates, and LDAP configuration and management.
• Perform daily systems and database analysis and management, including configuration of operating systems, software applications, Active Directory domains, and databases.
• Analyze RMF information assurance security requirements for complex DoD computer systems.
• Provide customer and contractor training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED