Systems Administrator, Associate Principal

About the role

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior System Administrator with 8 years of experience, Top Secret SCI clearance and DoD 8140 Certification to support the mission of The US Space Force located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, update, patch, troubleshoot, and maintain systems and servers in accordance with organizational policies, vendor recommendations, JSIG, and NIST 800-53 requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, system interface, and interoperability issues to ensure seamless system functionality and minimize disruptions to mission operations.
• Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures to protect the security, integrity, and availability of assigned systems and networks.
• Proactively manage system and server resources to ensure optimal performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
• Perform regular system maintenance, backup coordination, recovery support, and performance optimization in accordance with the local contingency plan and Government-approved maintenance windows.
• Develop, integrate, test, document, and support computer systems and supporting network infrastructure as required by the Government.
• Conduct impact analyses before implementing changes to USSF networks or systems to minimize disruptions and ensure compliance with local Configuration Control Board procedures.
• Conducts vulnerability scanning and remediation in accordance with JSIG and NIST 800-53, with deficiencies identified and POA&Ms built as needed.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides and Security Requirements Guides to assigned systems to identify known vulnerabilities, harden systems, update security controls, and mitigate risk in accordance with JSIG and NIST standards.
• Develop and maintain System Administrator Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistent, repeatable, and documented execution of required duties.
• Support configuration management activities, baseline documentation, audit readiness, and coordination with ISSO, ISSM, and Government leadership.

Qualifications

• 8 – 12 years of progressive experience in system administration, server administration, enterprise IT operations, or mission system sustainment.
• JSIG experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as Info Tech, Computer Science, Cybersecurity.
• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• CompTIA Security + or equivalent DoD 8140-approved cybersecurity certification. Alternative, equivalent certifications are: Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC,SSCP.
• Experience administering Windows Server, Windows client systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, backup services, patching tools, endpoint management tools, and virtualization platforms.
• Experience installing, updating, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems and servers in secure enterprise environments.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware/software interfaces, interoperability issues, system outages, performance issues, and recurring technical problems.
• Experience monitoring system resources such as CPU, memory, disk utilization, service availability, backups, and system health.
• Experience applying STIGs, SRGs, patches, security baselines, and system hardening requirements.
• Experience supporting vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, POA&M development, and audit preparation.
• Experience documenting SOPs, troubleshooting procedures, root cause analysis, change requests, and system baselines.
• Experience operating within formal configuration management, change control, and maintenance window processes.
• Ability to coordinate technical actions with ISSO, ISSM, network administrators, cybersecurity personnel, Government leadership, and mission stakeholders.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $145,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.