Systems Administrator Senior - 3437

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation s safety.

As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, FL.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes and resolves software/hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, servers, and applications to meet business needs
• Applies operating system and software updates, patches, and configuration changes
• Adds, removes, or updates user account information and resets passwords
• Performs system performance tuning
• Responsible for security of systems in the lab
• Performs backups
• Analyzes system logs and identifies potential issues with computer systems
• Troubleshoots any reported problems
• Ensures that the network infrastructure is operational
• Answers technical queries
• Researches, develops, and recommends technical solutions in support of software and hardware sustainment/development activities
• Develops and updates documentation to include software and hardware lists, user manuals, and engineering drawings
• Prepares purchase requests for consumables, hardware, and software as needed
• Responds to and resolves environmental alarms
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects
• Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required Experience

• BS degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) or more years of experience with computer systems or networking
• Five (5) or more years of systems administration experience supporting Windows and Linux
• Experience with any or all the following operating systems; VMS, AIX, Solaris, and IRIX, preferred
• Experience with virtualization using VMWare ESXi servers, preferred
• Experience with CISCO and Juniper routers, switches, and Advanced Security Appliances, preferred
• Experience with McAfee (Intel), Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls, preferred
• Experience with the LogRhythm Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM), preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Current Security+ Certification required
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must currently have and be able to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver s License

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.