Systems Administrator
On-siteAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Install, configure, and maintain satellite ground systems, operations centers, and supporting infrastructure while ensuring mission availability and performance. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, troubleshoot hardware failures, and manage software deployments, patching, and backups across physical and virtual environments. Implement cybersecurity measures, conduct security audits, and support Government change request processes to maintain compliance with information assurance and risk management frameworks. Document system architectures, configurations, and user training materials to support operational readiness and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent combination of experience in lieu of degree
- 3+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role
- Top Secret, with ability to obtain SCI
- Hands-on experience with system administration, system maintenance, backups, patching, and network/infrastructure support in operational environments
- Proficiency supporting Windows and/or Linux server environments and virtual machine backups or sustainment activities
- Experience implementing and documenting approved configuration changes using a formal configuration management and change request process
- Knowledge of network/security infrastructure, including firewalls, redundancy measures, intrusion detection-related monitoring, security audits, and patch compliance
- Ability to maintain documentation of architectures, configurations, baselines, diagrams, reports, and user/training materials
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and interface issues and restore availability in mission environments
- Understanding of RMF-related compliance support, IA requirements, workstation assessments/modifications, and cybersecurity documentation
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with Government personnel, facility IT personnel, operators, and other mission partners
- Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate downtime, and support mission availability requirements
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ability to perform tasks such as connecting cables, installing hardware, and setting up workstations
- Standing, sitting, and bending for extended periods
- U.S. Citizenship
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting prototype or operational satellite ground systems or satellite operations centers
- Experience supporting software deployments in a ground software environment
- Experience maintaining backups of physical machines, virtual machines, network equipment configurations, and CDS
- Experience conducting periodic software configuration audits and reporting discrepancies against baselines
- Experience supporting C&A, RMF, IATT, ATO, or ATC packages
- Experience supporting defensive cybersecurity software implementation and Government training/operation of DCO tools
- Experience documenting network architecture and delivering updated diagrams and reports
- Security+, CISSP, or similar cybersecurity-related certifications
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