Systems Administrator Principal

Amentum is seeking a Systems Administrator Principal 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  

Required Skills 

• 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   

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 

• Minimum of eight (8) 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

• 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  

• DoD 8570 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 Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship  
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Compensation Detai