Lead System Administrator

Amentum•Vandenberg AFB, CA

2d•$95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator for the Space Force Range Contract. This role involves configuring infrastructure software for launch operations, supporting range system validation, performing daily/weekly/monthly system checks, and managing routine and emergency system restoral procedures. The position also includes administrative support for user accounts, creating instructional aids, supporting testing of new system hardware, and monitoring network failures. Additionally, the Lead Systems Administrator will be responsible for creating system-state and user authentication backups, reviewing and updating procedural documentation, creating system recovery images, and performing password changes across various systems. A key responsibility is Day of Launch management, ensuring checklist completion and system readiness, proper configuration for daily operations, and assisting with staff planning for launch operations. The role also requires ensuring documentation is completed and submitted prior to launch and attending planning meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field; military technical training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five or more years’ experience with computers, systems security, and networking.
Experience working with Linux
Experience working with Windows Server 2000 and Active Directory.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining a computer system.
Some Knowledge in VMWare, vSphere and vCenter.
Experience working with Cisco IOS.
Security+ certification or ability to obtain one within six months of hire date.
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
Must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, which means two weeks have passed since a single-shot vaccine or the second dose of a two-shot vaccine. Requests for medical or religious accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks related to configuring infrastructure software in preparation for launch and pre/post launch operations
Support Range System Validation
Perform Daily/Weekly/Monthly system checks
Perform periodic and yearly password changes
Routine and emergency system restoral procedures
Administrative support as it pertains to user accounts
Create instructional aids for task responsibilities
Provide support for testing and execution of new system hardware functions for replacement of legacy equipment
Provide accurate system status through endpoint analysis and verification and monitor INF and C&D LAN for failures
Create System-state and user authentication backups
Review procedural documentation and coordinate changes or updates to documentation
Create images for system recovery
Perform Password Changes on multiple servers, databases and web-related systems
Provide Day of Launch management, ensuring that all checklists are complete, and systems are ready to support the operation
Ensure systems are configured properly for daily operations
Assist with the planning and scheduling of staff for Launch operations
Ensure all necessary documentation is completed and submitted prior to launch operations and attend planning meetings as necessary