Systems Administrator - NISSC II

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 70,000.00 - 90,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Telecommuting
Management
OM
Legacy Systems
Surveillance
Software Development
Adobe AIR
Sensors
Aerospace
Computer Networking
Data Collection
Operating Systems
Computer Hardware
Microsoft Windows Administration
Microsoft Office
Virtualization
LAN
WAN
Security+
Customer Engagement
DoD
Security Clearance
Command-line Interface
Cisco
Unix
Microsoft Windows
VMware
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Linux
NetApp
Taxes
Insurance

Job Details

Position Title: NAMC - Systems Administrator

Location: Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Top Secret w/ SCI Eligibility

Shift: Shift work is required to support 247 operations.

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Our NORAD Operations Group

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided:
Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
Software development and integration.

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:
Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties:

The NAMC - Systems Administrator supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The candidate will:
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system hardware, software, peripheral, and networking problems in stressful situations.
Explain technical concepts to inexperienced users.
Optimize, fine-tune, and monitor operating system software and hardware.
Install and configure software and hardware.
Create Incident Reports on system issues and performing system data collection.
Perform and provide server, workstation, and application expertise to government, civilian and contractor users.
Provide support to other work centers and test community.
Travel to off-site location with the supported community user.
Escort and provide support to engineers and maintenance personnel.
Coordinate with other Mission Assurance Centers.
Order replacement of new hardware and software including warranty claims.
Other duties as assigned.

Shift work is required to support 247 operations. It is important to be available to work any shift/designated hours required including nights, weekends, and holidays on a modified Panama schedule, and can remain on-site for extended periods during emergencies and drills.

This position will be filled and work onsite at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:
Must have 1.5 years of directly related experience.
Must have at least 4 years of general work history.
Must have experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems (OS) and associated hardware.
Must have experience with Windows System Administration.
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have experience with Virtualization.
Must have experience with Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies.
Must have a current DoD IAT Level II or higher (Security + (CE)).
Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Desired Requirements:
Have experience using a command line interface such as cisco, unix, linux, or windows.
Have experience with Cyber and Space Operations.
Have a VMware certification
Have experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
Have experience with Netapp technologies.

This position is expected to pay $70,000 - $90,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

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