Network Administrator - Ground System Specialist

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. We owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission: to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development.

About the role

The Network Administrator (also known as a Ground System Specialist on this contract) is responsible for maintaining, configuring, and optimizing the Next Generation Operational Control Segment (OCX) system's network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity. This role involves troubleshooting network issues, implementing security measures, and supporting system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OCX ground system monitoring operations in a normal 40-hour work week.
• Monitor all communication circuits continuously including, but not limited to, operational circuits, OCX remote sites, and satellite vehicle contractor interfaces.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Analyze and isolate all communications-related malfunctions and reconfigure ground systems equipment as required to maintain mission operations per published technical orders.
• Ensure health and operations of ground equipment as well as remote site and external interface connections.
• Monitor ground equipment status and send directions, as needed, to correct problems.
• Monitor and assist in maintaining Cross Domain Solution/High Speed Guard.
• Remain trained and fully certified for GSS tasks.
• Monitor and coordinate the status of all GPS ground systems and communication lines, into and out of the OCX MCS, TSF, and AMCS.
• Support all troubleshooting activities until anomalous conditions are correctly resolved and operations are restored to normal status.
• Conduct mission operations transfer procedures between the MCS and AMCS and relocate to the back-up location (Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA), as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Information Technology related field (desired) or equivalent combination of experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Secret clearance (required); Top Secret clearance (desired).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Skills

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with GPS or DoD satellite operations and communication circuits.
• Prior experience with GPS control segment operations and GPS-type software.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve network performance issues efficiently.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level II).

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a DoD, aerospace, or defense industry environment.
• Previous OCX experience.
• Previous AEP experience.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a data center environment with occasional visits to server rooms or remote locations. Occasional travel may be required for system deployments, maintenance, or support.

Schedule

The current contract is through 30 November, 2026, with a potential for follow-on work. Overtime may be required depending on operational needs.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid monthly medical premiums for you and your family.
• 401(k) company contribution with free professional financial planning advisors.
• Three weeks of vacation and an annual company reward trip after one year of employment.
• 48 hours of sick leave in addition to vacation.
• Flexible spending options (Medical and Dependent Care).
• Genuine work/life balance and flexibility.
• Education and professional training reimbursement.
• Profit-sharing plan with an annual payout for eligible employees.