Sr Systems Administrator
About The Position
The Senior Systems Administrator provides senior-level system administration, integration, and sustainment support for mission-critical applications and systems supporting United States Space Command. The role includes installation, upgrades, daily operations, backups, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance across virtualized environments, physical servers, storage systems, and specialized mission applications. Work is performed with minimal supervision and requires advanced technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to support geographically dispersed customers and engineering teams. The position supports United States Space Command mission systems in lab environments and operational sites; assists engineering teams during software integration, testing, PITCO, SOVT, and installation events; troubleshoots hardware and software discrepancies; and supports secure system configurations, cybersecurity compliance, and RMF-aligned hardening. It also assists with the command’s transition to Red Stone Arsenal and participates in technical meetings with NIWC Pacific, United States Space Command, OEMs, and contracting partners. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance. No travel is required.
Requirements
- 10+ years managing a Department of Defense Windows enterprise environment, leading technical operations, and authoring process documentation.
- Hands-on administration of Nutanix HCI environments and/or Citrix CVAD deployments, along with enterprise virtualization such as VMware ESXi or Dell VxRail and VDI ecosystems.
- Advanced management of Microsoft Group Policy Objects (GPOs), software and patch management (WSUS, MECM, SCCM), SQL Server Always On availability groups, and air-gapped enterprise licensing.
- Experience deploying DISA STIGs, hardening Windows 10/11 endpoints, and managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates.
- Experience engineering desktop deployment solutions, including selecting and installing peripherals and KVMs; supporting C4IT facility procurement; and physical ability to handle and lift up to 50 lbs of hardware.
- Strong understanding of the OSI model, routing and switching, packet analysis using Wireshark or tcpdump, and configuration of load balancers such as F5 or NetScaler and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB).
- Ability to research and translate vendor white papers and industry best practices into scalable system designs, with strong technical communication skills.
- Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE or CCNA Security, and a professional-level VDI administration certification.
- U.S. citizenship and a U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting high-tempo operational DoD environments, such as COCOMs, Joint Operations Centers, or Service Branch enterprise networks.
- Experience administering Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments and fielding Microsoft 365 solutions.
- Experience managing DoD Host Based Security System (HBSS), configuring Axway Tumbleweed/OCSP solutions, and managing Cross-Domain Solutions such as Everfox (Forcepoint/Raytheon) Trusted Thin Client.
- Proficiency in PowerShell automation, advanced DNS/DHCP configurations using Infoblox or Windows Failover Cluster, and managing Service Principal Names (SPNs).
Responsibilities
- Provide system administration support for United States Space Command mission systems, including lab environments and operational sites.
- Assist engineering teams during software integration, testing, PITCO, SOVT, and installation events.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software discrepancies identified during or after installation.
- Support secure system configurations, cybersecurity compliance, and RMF-aligned hardening activities.
- Assist with United States Space Command’s transition to Red Stone Arsenal.
- Participate in technical meetings with NIWC Pacific, United States Space Command, OEMs, and contracting partners.
- Install, upgrade, operate, back up, troubleshoot, and maintain virtualized environments, physical servers, storage systems, and specialized mission applications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
- 11 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- A work environment that encourages excellence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
