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| Work Environment | Designing, testing, and developing computer hardware; labs and engineering facilities | Designing and implementing network systems; offices and data centers |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, hardware manufacturing, research labs | Telecommunications, large enterprises, data centers |
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Systems Administrator (Mission Planning SME, Level 4) (Fort Smith, AR)
Fort Smith, AR • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 12 days ago
Lockheed Martin rating
8.1
Based on 388 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
30th of 60 rated aerospace companies
Job description
Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment Team. Our customers include both the U.S. Military and international governments and organizations. Our global reach and technical depth offer an endless amount of opportunities for up-and-coming Autonomic Logistics Information Systems (ALIS) or Mission Planning Environment (MPE) professionals seeking a place
to make their mark - or for seasoned Autonomic Logistics Information Systems (ALIS) or Mission
Planning Environment (MPE) professionals seeking their next career challenge. ALIS/MPE
Administrators directly support JSF operations by assuring the integrity of data stored within the
system by maintaining the internal databases and applications. The successful candidate will serve
as the point of contact in customer discussions during the flight and evaluation activities while
maintaining system functionality. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access
Program clearance required for program access.
This role is in support of Ebbing Air National Guard that will be based in Fort Smith, Arkansas United States. We are seeking an experienced Administrator to work on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Autonomic Logistics
Information System (ALIS)/ Mission Planning Environment (MPE). In this role you will be
required to cross-train across multiple functions (Database, Network, Systems, Security, Mission
Planning Administration) - Multi-Function Information Systems Analyst.
* Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
• Interacting daily with users and ALIS/LM leadership
• System/database/software/firewall/account maintenance and monitoring
• Maintaining smooth, secure operation of multi-user computer systems through coordination
with peers, Tier2 and engineers
• Laptop re-image, troubleshooting, account maintenance
• Regular monitoring of systems/applications for availability and performance
• Training ALIS Administrators or Mission Planning Environment Administrator and users on the
ALIS system as needed
• Perform COMSEC CRO duties and adhere to requirements; train others in COMSEC
• Support pilots in Mission Planning/Debriefing and identify/resolve system shortfalls
We are Lockheed Martin- Here Are Some Of The Benefits You Can Enjoy.
• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Work/Life Balance
• Career Development
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Rewards and Recognition
ALISAeroPrime
Basic Qualifications
* Candidates must have a Secret security clearance or higher with investigation within the last 6 years
* Completed DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or CCNA)
* IT experience of any combination in system/mission planning- administration
* Knowledge of any of the following: Windows; SQL; Linux; Cisco products
* This is an operational support role to an active fighter unit, the selected candidate may be required to work at deployed CONUS/OCONUS locations, support rotating shifts, and work over 40 hours per week-which may include weekends-as dictated by mission requirements.
* *** All individuals must be able to adhere to the REAL ID Act which establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards.***
Desired skills
*COMSEC Experience in handling crypto and configuring crypto for flight operations. Reviewing Operation Task Links and other associated flight data for COMSEC requirements
* Experience working for or supporting the US military and Foreign Military
* Military Flight Operations & Planning Processes
* Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) installation and data updates.
*Working knowledge of building Mission Data Loads (MDL)
* Precision Guided Munitions Planning Software (PGMPS) experience
* Mission Planning Systems Support Representatives (SSR) experience
* Personal Computer Debrief Software (PCDS) experience
* Experience Troubleshooting Applications
* Account Maintenance with Active Directory/Oracle/CRM
* Disaster recovery: backups and restores of physical servers, virtual machines, databases and network equipment
* Virtual Machine Management Service (Hyper-V / VMware)
*Software updates
* Maintaining/upgrading system hardware and startup/shutdown of rack components
* Applying updates, anti-virus/anti-spyware updates, and patch updates
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administrator
* Familiarity with Lockheed Martin products and processes, to include the JSF ALIS hardware and software
*Familiarity with best practices for data configuration management
*Effective communication with team members, F-35 maintenance personnel, and pilots to ensure high-quality mission-planning product services.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.
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Manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Bethesda, MD, US
Year founded
1912