Communications Systems Administrator PROF - 2624
Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.
As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
This position is assigned to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL.
This position is not eligible for telecommuting.
Essential Functions
- Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016 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
- Coordinate hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy
- Coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; documents 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 RGNext, Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management
- Review system logs for vulnerability and optimization
- Conduct Information Assurance Assessments
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Ability to analyze, provide and implement solutions for, and document, hardware and software problems
- Ability to work in a fluid environment with excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
- Ability to meet deadlines under critical time and cost constraints
Required Experience
- BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security
- Experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking
- Working Knowledge of Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7,and Win 10
- Knowledge of the following:
- San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
- Windows 2008/2016 Active Directory administration
- VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
- Red Hat Linux 5 and its CLI
- Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server.
- DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1).
- Fortran 77
- American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
- Basic Cisco IOS commands
- Experience with installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server, preferred
- Unix system administration experience, preferred
- 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
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or CISSP or CASP), or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of employment
- Some local travel may be required to meet critical operational schedules
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends/holidays 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 or U.S. naturalization
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Benefits of Working at RGNext
RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.