Amentum · 4 hours ago
Systems Administrator Principal
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $111K/yr
8+ years expAmentum is seeking a Systems Administrator Principal for the Space Force Range Contract at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL. The role involves performing systems administrator duties in a complex virtual computing environment, troubleshooting software and hardware issues, and providing technical guidance to other system administrators.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 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 American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
Cisco IOS commands
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
Preferred
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
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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