Amentum · 5 hours ago
Systems Administrator Professional
US-FL-Canaveral
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expAmentum is seeking a Systems Administrator Professional for the Space Force Range Contract at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL. The role involves performing systems administration duties, troubleshooting complex software and hardware anomalies, and ensuring continuous system functionality in a virtual computing environment.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 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
Qualification
Required
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, Win 10 , and Win 11
Knowledge of the following: San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
Windows 2008/2016/2019 Active Directory administration
VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
Red Hat Linux 5, 7 and its CLI
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
Basic Cisco IOS commands
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 frequent 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
Valid U.S. Driver's License
Preferred
Experience with installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server
Unix system administration experience
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
Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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