Systems Administrator - 3148
Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.
As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining, and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
This position is not eligible for telecommuting
Essential Functions
- Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
- Analyze system logs, identify potential technical issues, and resolve them in a timely manner.
- Research, develop and recommend technical solutions in support of software and hardware sustainment/development activities.
- Manage system initiatives and new projects being developed or installed.
- Write scripts to help support critical data reduction applications and streamline functionality during conversion from older to newer platforms.
- Support Cybersecurity initiatives verifying compliance.
- Troubleshoot, resolve errors and alarms, and provide timely escalation to system issues.
- Develop and maintain standard operating and configuration control procedures.
- Support process improvements.
- Perform tasks in accordance with applicable procedures, work instructions, LISC Performance Work Statement (PWS), and the Contract Deliverable (CDRL) requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to work multiple tasks concurrently under moderate oversight in a dynamic environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong conflict management skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical problems concisely and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, identify, and isolate technical issues. Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work within a team and with customers, including hardware technicians and engineering support groups.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, superiors, and peers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with unscheduled changing priorities and meet deadlines.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field; military technical training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two or more years’ experience with computers, system administrator, systems security, and networking.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).
- Experience working in a multi-server environment with knowledge of clustering technologies and interface connection strategies.
- Experience working with the following:
- DOS, Windows
- AIX
- Unix
- Linux
- Ultrix
- VAX/VMS
- Knowledge or understanding of networking - routing, subnets, UDP, TCP, IP and VLANS on various systems (Switches/Routers/Gateway interfaces).
- Knowledge of meteorology or meteorological systems and familiarity with Western Range Safety systems, preferred.
- Experience with backup software/hardware and recovery strategies to create and verify backups of data, preferred.
- Experience with SAN technologies and various forms of removable media preferred.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Security+ certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire date.
- The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
Benefits of Working at RGNext
RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.
The salary range for this role is $71,800- 92,083; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills, and knowledge.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.