CMAC Systems Administrator - NISSC - CMSFS

Location: Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado

Relocation assistance: None available at this time. This position is on-site and does not offer remote or telework options. Requires an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility. Shift work may be required; travel up to 10% of the time.

About the role

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 supporting the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Since 2020, NISSC II has provided:

• Operations, maintenance, and sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of man-made 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 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

Responsibilities

• Install operating system software, patches, and upgrades
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system hardware, software, and networking issues
• Configure, optimize, fine-tune, and monitor operating system software and hardware
• Perform system backups, recovery, and server builds
• Provide systems administrator support to systems hosting complex operational databases, software configuration control, and system interfaces for computer systems
• Manage file servers and network access, including analyzing, troubleshooting, and documenting system anomalies
• Provide server, workstation, and system expertise, including on-site and off-site travel
• Coordinate and schedule system upgrades and maintenance
• Provide guidance, direction, and training to others in the group
• Serve as backup to other computer systems administrators
• Order replacement of new hardware and software, including warranty claims

Requirements

• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• 5+ years of general work experience
• 2+ years of directly related experience
• Current DoD IAT Level II or higher (Sec+)
• Working knowledge and system administration experience with:
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
  • Microsoft Windows operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware
  • VMWare and system virtualization
  • Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies
• Understanding of virtual machines and Remote Desktop
• Windows System Administration experience or background with SPADOC or space situational analysis/space orbital

Qualifications (Desired)

• Associate degree in a computer field
• VCP/VCAP certification
• Cyber and Space Operations experience
• Basic understanding of network topologies and protocols
• Remedy trouble ticket experience

Pay

$85,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and certifications directly related to the position.

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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.