Systems Administrator Lead

Amentum•Orange, CA

3d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Systems Administrator Lead for the Space Force Range Contract at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL. Essential Functions Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016/2019 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs Oversee hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy Organize, coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; document system events to ensure continuous functioning Recommend course of action and implement as approved Perform system backups and standard administrator duties Interface with all levels of Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management Review system logs for vulnerability optimization and suggest improvements and initiatives as appropriate Conduct Information Assurance Assessments Provide technical guidance and leadership to other system administrators Provide technical support to the engineering department for IT related initiatives and projects Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to analyze, provide and implement solutions for, and document, hardware and software problems
Advanced verbal and written skills
Ability to provide leadership to meet deadlines under critical time and cost constraints
Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to work well in fast paced and stressful environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment
Possess strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail
BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years’ experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security
Advanced experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016/2019 systems administration and networking
Thorough knowledge of the following: Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7, Win 10, WIN 11 San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology Windows 2008/2016/2019 Active Directory administration Red Hat Linux 5 + newer, and CLI interface Juniper Firewalls
Advanced experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server
Knowledge of the following: American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files Cisco IOS commands
Thorough knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred
Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred
DoD 8140 Certification (Security+ CE or CISSP or CASP), or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of employment
The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Unix system administration certification, preferred
Thorough knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred
Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred

Responsibilities

Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016/2019 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment
Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs
Oversee hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy
Organize, coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; document system events to ensure continuous functioning
Recommend course of action and implement as approved
Perform system backups and standard administrator duties
Interface with all levels of Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management
Review system logs for vulnerability optimization and suggest improvements and initiatives as appropriate
Conduct Information Assurance Assessments
Provide technical guidance and leadership to other system administrators
Provide technical support to the engineering department for IT related initiatives and projects
Perform other duties as assigned