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Job Summary:
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As a Classified Windows System Administrator, you will manage and maintain enterprise-scale corporate server infrastructure, ensuring system security and operational best practices while collaborating with engineers on complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Responsibilities:
• Expertly manage and deploy enterprise-grade Windows server systems, ensuring robust performance and reliability in high-demand environments.
• Oversee and optimize virtual server environments and infrastructure operations to maximize efficiency and scalability.
• Implement rigorous system hardening measures and continuous monitoring to maintain optimal security posture and compliance with industry standards.
• Apply critical security updates and remediate system vulnerabilities promptly, safeguarding infrastructure against evolving threats.
• Provide comprehensive support for remote access solutions such as Citrix and Windows Terminal Server, ensuring secure and seamless connectivity for distributed teams.
• Install, operate, and maintain high-performance server hardware and storage solutions, reinforcing a stable and resilient IT foundation.
Qualifications:
Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum (2) years of experience in enterprise Windows administration including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security hardening for classified and unclassified enterprise environments is required.
• Minimum (1) year of enterprise virtualization experience with either VMware or Hyper-V is required.
• Proven ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats, facilitating seamless collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in time management and task prioritization, ensuring efficient execution of responsibilities even in high-pressure environments.
• Ready to embrace change and excel in dynamic work environments, quickly adjusting to evolving organizational needs and challenges.
• A committed professional who takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service while upholding the highest standards of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570.01-m requirements for IAT Level II personnel such as CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Minimum (3 years in enterprise Windows administration including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security hardening for classified and unclassified enterprise environments is required.
• Minimum (3) years of experience supporting an enterprise-scale Windows environment that includes NFS or Windows file system shares and Active Directory integration is required.
Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Technology is highly desirable, or an equivalent level of practical experience demonstrating advanced problem-solving capabilities in enterprise IT environments, is preferred.
• Proven experience in automating repetitive tasks using modern DevOps and scripting tools such as Puppet, PowerShell DSC, Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, or Python, ensuring efficient system management and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with critical Windows environments, including: MS SQL Always-On Clustering: Expert in implementing and managing high-availability SQL Server clusters.
• Virtualization Platforms: Proficient with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and associated high availability services, as well as Hyper-V and Windows Admin Center for robust virtualization management.
• Experience deploying and maintaining Windows systems in air-gapped environments is preferred, highlighting your ability to manage and secure isolated network infrastructures.
Company:
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space. Founded in 1960, the company is headquartered in El Segundo, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.