Mission Support and Test Services, LLC · 5 months ago
Principal Mission Communication Specialist (Data)
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $177K/yr
8+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. They are seeking a Principal Mission Communications Specialist to develop and monitor IT system architecture and provide support for various systems, ensuring compliance with security measures and protocols.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, design, implement, and monitor IT system architecture (physical/virtual servers, storage networking, applications, and services) based on requirements, scalability, reliability, and performance
Provide support and maintenance for Linux, Windows, and network systems, including but not limited to rack mount servers, switches, server blades and chassis, backup and recovery processes, system policies, patches, user and group accounts/permissions, group policy, directory services, and security and access controls
Define and implement security measures and protocols to safeguard systems against potential threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and policies and adherence with best practices in architecture design and implementation
Comply with validation requirements, standard-operating procedures, and change control maintenance for product lifecycle
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system architecture
Perform routine system maintenance tasks such as installing, configuring, and upgrading software and hardware components to ensure optimal performance and security
Input and analyze data from ticketing and monitoring systems (Footprints, WASP, SolarWinds, etc.)
Provide technical expertise and support for complex troubleshooting issues and for end-user troubleshooting hardware and software issues, resolving technical problems, and assisting with system configurations and installations
Assume responsibility for complete lifecycle of infrastructure systems including but not restricted to assessment of design, builds, post installation support, and deployments
Take ownership of technical problems and see them through to resolution, using an advanced knowledge level of established standards, practices, and procedures
Interface with vendors and customers as required
Participate in the Deployment Authorization Program (DAP) for emergency response and temporary duty location (TDY) for non-emergency response travel
Support National Emergency Response group emergency response drills, exercises, and real world events through on-call availability and travel via commercial and military aircraft when required
Travel as part of an installation or restoration team when directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 8 years of related professional experience that demonstrates escalating roles and responsibilities
Extensive experience with: Active Directory Administration; Group Policy implementation and enforcement; Identity and Privileged Access Management; MCM - Application management; Management of Server infrastructure (VDI, HyperV, VMWare, Cloudian, Nutanix, Splunk, Syslog, F5 Big-IP, DFS, HP Oneview, SQL, DHCP); Enterprise Certification Services; and Security Controls and Patch Management
Ability to perform as full-stack engineer with minimal guidance
Expert knowledge of data entry, computerized maintenance management systems, call center or network operation center, or IT service management systems
Advanced knowledge of technical principles, theories, standards, practices and procedures
Familiar with current satellite, voice, video teleconference, data communications, and/or cybersecurity policies and practices
Proficient in Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Office
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills with proficiency in composition, proofreading, grammar, spelling and punctuation
Primary work location will be at the Remote Sensing Laboratory on Nellis Air Force Base (RSL-N) in Las Vegas, NV
This position will be a 4/10, 5/8, or 9/80 schedule at manager discretion. Must be willing to perform on-call duty and ensure availability to work non-standard hours
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
Must have current driver's license
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications
Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance
Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level)
Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4
Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter
Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required
Benefits
Highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
And more
Company
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC
Mission Support and Test Services is a dynamic team of experts and leaders from Honeywell International Inc., Amentum, and Stoller Newport News Nuclear, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Garrett Harencak
President and CEO
Stacey Duffy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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