Systems Administrator, Professional - Chenega Corporation

Overview

Systems Administrator, Professional

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL

This position is not eligible for telework.

Venturi, LLC, a Chenega company, has an excellent opportunity for a Systems Administrator, Professional.  This individual will join a team of engineers who pride themselves on analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the US Space Force's and its customers' needs.

Venturi is a subcontractor to a company that operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon, and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety. Our employees serve at the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating, and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.   

Responsibilities

• Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment
• Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs
• Coordinate hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy
• Coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; documents system events to ensure continuous functioning
• Recommend course of action and implement as approved
• Perform system backups and standard administrator duties
• Interface with all levels of RGNext, Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management
• Review system logs for vulnerability and optimization
• Conduct Information Assurance Assessments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security
• Experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking
• Working Knowledge of Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7,and Win 10
• Knowledge of the following:
  • San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
  • Windows 2008/2016 Active Directory administration
  • VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
  • Red Hat Linux 5 and its CLI
  • Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server.
  • DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1).
  • Fortran 77
  • American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
  • Basic Cisco IOS commands
• Experience with installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server, preferred
• Unix system administration experience, preferred
• Knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred
• Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred

Desired Qualifications

• DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or CISSP or CASP), or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of employment
• Some local travel may be required to meet critical operational schedules
• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends/holidays to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze, provide and implement solutions for, and document, hardware and software problems
• Ability to work in a fluid environment with excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
• Ability to meet deadlines under critical time and cost constraints
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects
• Ability to work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment with time constraints
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

How you’ll grow 

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. 

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. 

Benefits 

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. 

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. 

Chenega MIOS’s culture 

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. 

Corporate citizenship 

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. 

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. 

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/ 

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team 

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links: 

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com 

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/ 

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