System Administrator (Space Program Analyst) - NISSC II

Our NORAD Operations Group

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided:

• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
• Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
• Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
• Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
• Software development and integration.

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:

• Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
• Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
• Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
• Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
• Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $5,000 relocation bonus

Description of Duties:

The System Administrator (Space Program Analyst) supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The candidate will:

• Receive training as a Space Program Analyst (SPA).
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled Initial Program loads (IPLs) and system failovers.
• Coordinates with system lead subject matter experts (SMEs), maintenance personnel, and System Center/Job Control on repair actions/status.
• Performs scheduled recovery and backup system tasks, creates output products, and disseminates as requested.
• Responds to failures and anomalies and ensure facility security by utilizing established procedures.
• Assists in training of apprentice personnel, coordinates and schedules system upgrades, and maintenance.

Shift work is required to support 24×7 operations. It is important to be available to work any shift/designated hours required including nights, weekends, and holidays on a modified Panama schedule, and can remain on-site for extended periods during emergencies and drills.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Certification Requirements: Current DoD IAT Level II or higher (Security + (CE)).
• Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Educational Requirements: H.S. Diploma or GED
• 2 years of direct experience.
• 5 years of work history.
• Experience with system administration of Microsoft Windows operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware.
• Experience with Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies.
• Experience with DoD information security policies.
• Experience in utilizing security-relevant tools such as ACAS, ESS, or SCAP.
• Must be capable of supporting the VMAC 24x7x365 environment independently as they may work alone.

Desired Requirements:

• Have the VMware Certified Professional (VCP)/VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) certificate.
• Have basic experience with and system administration of Red Hat Enterprise or Linux environments.
• Experience with basic Windows System Administration or Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC) or space situational analysis or space orbital analysis.
• Experience applying RMF processes and principles within eMASS and Xacta.

This position is expected to pay $100,000 - $115,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

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The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.

Essential Functions:

Communication

• Will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed inside a large facility.
• Work environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
• Work assignments vary based on client requirements.
• Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot, dusty, cold, icy, and windy climates.

Physical Requirements

• Position will require extended periods of sitting while on PC/laptop or phone.
• Position will require lifting and carrying boxes of supplies or files up to 50 lbs.
• Position will require climbing, working at heights, and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks.
• Position will require sitting, stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching for long periods of time.
• Position will require work in noisy areas with hotter and colder temperatures than standard office environmental conditions.
• There is a possibility that due to parking availability and the location of work, traveling moderate to long distances may be required.

Equipment and Machines

• General office equipment, which includes telephone, fax machine, copier, PC/laptop, and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Servers, switches, routers, and other computer equipment that supports the network environment.
• Operating hand tools, power tools, ladders, and test equipment.

Attendance

• Regular attendance following the established work schedule is mandatory.
• The candidate chosen for this position will work varying shifts.
• It is important to be able to work any shift/designated hours required.
• You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions when others are not permitted to work.

Travel

• Commuting between locations may be required daily (~30-minute drive).

Other Essential Functions

• Candidate must exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.
• Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
• Grooming and dress are usually business casual but dependent on the client's standards. Must not pose a safety hazard to employees working in the same general area.