Systems Administrator - Apogee Engineering
Colorado Springs, CO
About the Job
Description
Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a System Administrator. As
the System Administrator, you will be supporting the Strategic Warning and
Space Surveillance Directorate which consists of the Perimeter Acquisition
Radar Attack Characterization (PARCS) Program Office Division. Their
mission is to maintain and sustain the PARCS radar through Life Cycle
Logistics, Program Protection, System Engineering and Program Management
required for the operational readiness of the radar.
This is a full-time position at Peterson SFB, in Colorado Springs, CO with
telework flexibility for local candidates - subject to change per the
customer's discretion.
Why work with us?
Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering,
operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services,
financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal
Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a
positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is
infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us
into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an
unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric
work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right
What you'll be doing
Developing and maintaining computer security programs ensuring components are
secured physically and logically. This shall incorporate at a minimum
vulnerability management, patch management, system back-up, and auditing
programs.
Ensure systems are operating within the current security guidelines, with
the approved hardware/software with up-to-date patches and version releases.
Installation, configuration troubleshooting, and maintaining system
configurations of all hardware and software in assurance of overall system
confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Implementation of required Information assurance vulnerability alert
(IAVA) NOTAMs and Mission Tasking Orders affecting the system baseline.
Utilize Vulnerability Management guidelines and conduct system scans to
include but not limited to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Secure Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) Assured Compliance
Assessment Solution (ACAS) document results and initiate corrective actions.
Manages user accounts, firewalls, and patches, responsible for access
control, passwords, and account creation and administration, shall be
responsible for organizing, modifying, and supporting all the devices
incorporated within the architectural boundary of the system.
Oversee all system internal networks, to include maintaining the operating
systems, applications, security tools, upgrade of software, associated
hardware, and anti-virus.
Monitor system performance, diagnose and resolve hardware, software,
networking, and system issues, analyze system logs, and identify
potential issues with computer and network systems.
Performs system backups and recovery tasks, troubleshoot problems reported
or from system analysis, and initiate actions to isolate issues, replace
and upgrade defective or outdated components.
Maintain a network of virtual and physical machines, systems and virtual
servers, computers, firewalls, routers, managed switches, intrusion
detection system, and the entire computer-based infrastructure.
Perform network address assignment and assign configuration of authentication
and authorization of directory services and manage system accounts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, eligible to obtain a
Top Secret clearance, and be able to maintain it
Education: High School Diploma
Years of Experience: Fifteen (15) years of directly related
experience; including eight (8) years of DoD experience
Additional experience:
Have the advanced know edge, experience, and demonstrated ability to
perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a senior
Test Engineer
Possess the ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level
engineers
Have a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply systems and test
engineering standards, procedures, and practices
Ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes
related to the area of expertise
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop
successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines
Windows and RPM-based Linux distribution experience
Working understanding of Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM).
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance
Certification: System Administration certifications based on DoD 8570 IAT
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and twelve (12) years of experience
in the respective technical discipline; including five (5) years of DoD
experience; OR,
Master's in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the
respective technical discipline; including five (5) years of DoD experience
Additional experience:
Have the advanced knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to
perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a Test
Engine
Possess the ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level
engineers
Have a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply systems and test
engineering standards, procedures, and practices
Ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes
Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a System Administrator. As
the System Administrator, you will be supporting the Strategic Warning and
Space Surveillance Directorate which consists of the Perimeter Acquisition
Radar Attack Characterization (PARCS) Program Office Division. Their
mission is to maintain and sustain the PARCS radar through Life Cycle
Logistics, Program Protection, System Engineering and Program Management
required for the operational readiness of the radar.
This is a full-time position at Peterson SFB, in Colorado Springs, CO with
telework flexibility for local candidates - subject to change per the
customer's discretion.
Why work with us?
Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering,
operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services,
financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal
Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a
positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is
infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us
into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an
unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric
work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right
What you'll be doing
Developing and maintaining computer security programs ensuring components are
secured physically and logically. This shall incorporate at a minimum
vulnerability management, patch management, system back-up, and auditing
programs.
Ensure systems are operating within the current security guidelines, with
the approved hardware/software with up-to-date patches and version releases.
Installation, configuration troubleshooting, and maintaining system
configurations of all hardware and software in assurance of overall system
confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Implementation of required Information assurance vulnerability alert
(IAVA) NOTAMs and Mission Tasking Orders affecting the system baseline.
Utilize Vulnerability Management guidelines and conduct system scans to
include but not limited to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Secure Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) Assured Compliance
Assessment Solution (ACAS) document results and initiate corrective actions.
Manages user accounts, firewalls, and patches, responsible for access
control, passwords, and account creation and administration, shall be
responsible for organizing, modifying, and supporting all the devices
incorporated within the architectural boundary of the system.
Oversee all system internal networks, to include maintaining the operating
systems, applications, security tools, upgrade of software, associated
hardware, and anti-virus.
Monitor system performance, diagnose and resolve hardware, software,
networking, and system issues, analyze system logs, and identify
potential issues with computer and network systems.
Performs system backups and recovery tasks, troubleshoot problems reported
or from system analysis, and initiate actions to isolate issues, replace
and upgrade defective or outdated components.
Maintain a network of virtual and physical machines, systems and virtual
servers, computers, firewalls, routers, managed switches, intrusion
detection system, and the entire computer-based infrastructure.
Perform network address assignment and assign configuration of authentication
and authorization of directory services and manage system accounts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, eligible to obtain a
Top Secret clearance, and be able to maintain it
Education: High School Diploma
Years of Experience: Fifteen (15) years of directly related
experience; including eight (8) years of DoD experience
Additional experience:
Have the advanced know edge, experience, and demonstrated ability to
perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a senior
Test Engineer
Possess the ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level
engineers
Have a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply systems and test
engineering standards, procedures, and practices
Ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes
related to the area of expertise
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop
successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines
Windows and RPM-based Linux distribution experience
Working understanding of Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM).
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance
Certification: System Administration certifications based on DoD 8570 IAT
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and twelve (12) years of experience
in the respective technical discipline; including five (5) years of DoD
experience; OR,
Master's in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the
respective technical discipline; including five (5) years of DoD experience
Additional experience:
Have the advanced knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to
perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a Test
Engine
Possess the ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level
engineers
Have a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply systems and test
engineering standards, procedures, and practices
Ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes
Source : Apogee Engineering
