Systems Administrator (GEODSS) - Diego Garcia 1

About the role

Serco supports the U.S. Space Force as a prime for their Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance (GEODSS) contract to administer and manage GEODSS information systems, IT equipment, mission system software, communications/security equipment and TEMPEST systems; perform contingency operator duties when SOC is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Perform system administration support for all assigned systems and manage the cybersecurity of the Mission System and information systems on a regular basis.
• Audit logging and reviewing, account management, incident response, DISA Security Technical and Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, Army and Air Force policy, and other requirements-related accreditation or authorization documents.
• Operate, maintain, repair, and restore the Mission System software and equipment to meet Acc and mission requirements.
• Maintain data processing software, database, and system files; perform software installation and system reconfiguration and maintain associated documentation.
• Provide communications and networking support.
• Update and maintain documentation on Mission System software and site-adaptable parameters integrating changes as required to reflect the current operational and support baseline.
• Implement and maintain a Mission System Assessment Report (SAR) to document SA support activities.
• Assist sustainment personnel as required in identifying and isolating faulty systems or subsystems.
• Ensure servers, workstations, and communications devices are backed up for catastrophic recovery.
• Accomplish server backups prior to any software version release or hardware upgrade.
• Report system threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.
• Implement security patches and updates.
• Perform system analysis to determine factors and causes of system performance issues.
• Perform TEMPEST activities as required by contract.
• Perform primary or alternate supply system duties.
• Perform contingency radar operator duties as required.

Requirements

• Active Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Systems Administration software and hardware support.
• Must have experience with LINUX and Windows operating systems.
• A physical exam is required as a contingency upon offer.
• Up to 10% Travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field relating to Computer Science desired. An additional 4 years work experience with a High School Diploma, total 9 years.

Skills

• Must have or able to obtain a CompTIA Security + CE or Cisco CCNA Security RedHat Linux certification, and/or Microsoft Windows certification.
• Experience working at overseas, geographically separated locations and environment.
• Prior military communications experience desired.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

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