Systems Administrator

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Job Summary Enterprise Information Services is responsible for Aerospace’s classified and unclassified enterprise IT environment. As an Enterprise Systems Administrator (Systems Administration Specialist II/III), you will oversee the corporate server infrastructure that supports some of the company’s most critical business services. You will join a company that develops cutting edge solutions for our nation’s most complex space enterprise and mission assurance challenges. You will become part of the Computational Services Department, which is responsible for the development and sustainment of server and storage infrastructure for the Aerospace Corporation. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

Current TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph
Current Security+ or CISSP certification or equivalent (required for classified environments)
2 years applicable experience in applicable technologies
Knowledge of MS Windows and/or Linux server infrastructure
Familiarity with security patching tools such as MS SCCM/MECM, Ivanti or IBM BigFix
Knowledge of server virtualization on platforms such as VMWare or Hyper-V
Familiarity with enterprise class hardware such as rack-mounted or blade server chassis
3 years applicable experience in applicable technologies
Certification such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator
MCSA: Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019
MS PowerShell, VMware PowerCLI, Bash or shell scripting skill
Knowledge of high availability cluster server to include maintenance, security, availability, disaster recovery, performance analysis, and tuning.
Familiarity with Cisco UCS

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Computer Science or Information Systems or Technology or equivalent experience
Experience with automation and orchestration using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins or SCCM
Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet, PowerShell DSC or SCCM
Experience with Cisco UCS domains including Fabric Interconnects

Responsibilities

Deploy, sustain, and tune enterprise Microsoft Windows and Linux servers
Support and apply best practices for critical enterprise infrastructure systems
Liaison with customers in pursuit of continuous service improvement
Ensure the overall health, performance, and capacity of critical enterprise infrastructure services
Sustain automation processes to improve service operability and reduce Mean Time to Repair
Harden, scan and remediate infrastructure to ensure compliance with NIST security best practices including the application of DISA STIGs where appropriate.
Provide enterprise Windows and Linux server troubleshooting, tier 1 and 2 support

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect