CMAC Systems Administrator - NISSC - COS

About the role

The 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), supports the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a backup to lead computer systems administrator and provide guidance, direction, and training to others in the group.
• Build and/or debug complicated hardware and software to correct difficult problems using technically advanced problem-solving skills.
• Develop and implement system documentation and operating procedures.
• Identifies and corrects processing anomalies.
• 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 to include analyzing, troubleshooting, and documenting system anomalies.
• Perform and provide server, workstation, and system expertise including on-site and off-site travel.
• Cook up and schedule system upgrades and maintenance.
• Provide guidance, direction, and training to others in the group.
• Serve as backup to other computer systems administrators.
• Perform and provide server and workstation expertise including on-site and off-site travel.
• Order replacement of new hardware and software including warranty claims.

Requirements

• Active TS with SCI eligibility is required.
• 5 years or more of general work experience.
• 2 years or more 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 visualization; and Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies.
• Red-hat or Linux experience/knowledge.
• Understanding virtual machine and Remote Desktop.
• Windows System Administration experience or Background with SPADOC or space situational analysis/space orbital.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Your health.
• Your well-being.
• Your security.
• Your future.

Pay

This position is expected to pay $85,000-$100,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Schedule

Shift work may be required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Compensation Details

$85,000-$100,000

Original Posting

07/13/2026 - 07/21/2026