Network Administrator Jr. (Active TS/SCI or Higher Required)

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We're looking to expand our team across the board.

York Space Systems is seeking a classified systems Network Administrator whose responsibilities include performing network implementation, maintenance, and upgrades while ensuring compliance with government security requirements. The selected candidate will support analyze design, specifications, and related documents. Perform general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Translate business requirements into telecommunications (LAN/CAN/WAN, voice and video) requirements, designs, and orders. Perform engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization. The ideal candidate will have network administration experience spanning an array of different platforms/systems and will take initiative in stakeholder collaboration to meet network system security requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing IT Support & Maintenance: Serve as the primary point of contact for IT issues, managing workstation setup, software configuration, user support, and network troubleshooting

• Cloud Environments: Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, including account provisioning, resource optimization, access control, and security posture monitoring. Design, implement, and manage secure and high-performance network infrastructure in cloud environments like AWS and Azure. Have expertise in cloud networking services, security protocols, and tools to ensure reliable connectivity for applications and services

• Cybersecurity: Work closely with the on-site cybersecurity team to ensure systems and networks remain secure and compliant with policies, and align with evolving security standards

• System Configuration & Automation: Implement and manage tools for system configuration, patching, logging, and monitoring to ensure high availability and performance of computing resources

• Support Classified Environments: Assist with maintaining secure systems in classified environments in accordance with applicable DoD and company policies, ensuring separation and data integrity across domains

Required Qualifications:

• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 4+ years of experience in network administration/engineering

• CCNA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent

• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) in secure environments

• Strong working knowledge of Linux administration, networking fundamentals, and common enterprise IT tools - can install system packages, navigate files/stem, run scripts/executables, understand stdout/stderr, understand systems services

• Enterprise in Cisco, Microsoft, Juniper, TCP/IP, and other LAN/WAN networking concepts

• Experience collaborating with cybersecurity teams with security compliance requirements

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in a highly technical environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate-level Cisco network and security platform and component design support (routing, switching, firewall, 802.1x, NAC, MAB)

• Implementation of network Quality of Service (QoS) policies

• Use of SMB protocols to allow advancement of storage technologies

• Configuring and validation of RDMA technologies

• Experience working on DoD programs

• Integrate hardware and software to meet ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations

• Resolve complex network problems, operate network analyzers. WAN test equipment and network simulators

• Oversee the support of all classified network equipment and brief complex problems to non-technical leaders

• Develop designs of the organization's network and mission architecture
• Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice of IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT)

Benefits
In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.