Classified Systems Administrator

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

Classified Services is responsible for Aerospace’s classified enterprise IT environment.

As a Classified Systems Administrator (Systems Administration Staff III/IV), you will oversee server and endpoint infrastructure that supports some of the company’s most critical missions. You will join a company that develops cutting edge solutions for our nation’s most complex space enterprise and mission assurance challenges.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform all aspects of system administration, including:

  • Installing, configuring, and patching operating systems and applications

  • Managing user accounts, permissions, and group policies

  • Maintaining and monitoring system performance and availability

  • Responding to and resolving incidents, from Tier 1 user support through Tier 3 complex technical issues

• Administer and improve endpoint protection, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities

• Develop PowerShell and Ansible scripts to automate administration and compliance tasks

• Evaluate and remediate security findings from Tenable (ACAS) and SCAP/STIG tools

• Maintain compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, and DISA STIG requirements

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Classified Systems Administrator (Systems Administration Staff III) include: 

• A minimum of (6) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of (4) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree is required

• DoD approved 8570/8140 baseline certification such as Security+ or equivalent are required

• Proficiency with Windows Server/Active Directory & Windows Desktop

• Working knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, and DISA STIGs

• Demonstrated ability to remediate vulnerabilities identified by ACAS and SCAP tools

• A current and active Secret security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government is required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance 

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Classified Systems Administrator (Systems Administration Staff IV) include:  

• A minimum of (8) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of (10) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree is required

• Experience with virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMWare VSphere) and Cisco networking (IOS, Nexus OS) is required

• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience automating repetitive tasks with scripting or DevOps tools

• Knowledge and experience deploying SPLUNK and other cyber tools

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:  

• Advanced degree/certifications is preferred

• Experience with virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMWare VSphere) is strongly desired

• A current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government, is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance