GPS Systems Administrator

Title: GPS Systems Administrator

Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is currently seeking a Systems Administrator at the GPS TSTS Facility in Cape Canaveral SFS, FL.

 

Work arrangement: On-site, including off-shift hours, weekends and occasional travel when necessary. The position also supports a 24 X 7 weekly on-call rotation schedule as required.

  

Summary: This position supports the GPS Control Segment Sustainment (GCS) organization at Cape Canaveral AFS, FL and will work closely with the rest of the GCS team in Colorado Springs.

 

Responsibilities:

Responsible for implementation, maintenance and support of Linux and Windows operating systems and their associated hardware.

Coordinates and performs software installations and upgrades to the GCS OS/COTS software and database packages ensuring implementation in accordance with established GCS Lab policies and procedures. 

Monitor vendor and DoD issued security alerts regarding system vulnerabilities and work with GCS stakeholders to test and implement appropriate patches.

Hardening systems according to Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG), scanning systems for vulnerabilities, providing documentation to Information Assurance personnel, and recommending system upgrade solutions as needed. 

Backup/Restore/Disaster Recovery, Hardware/System Monitoring, and System/Software/User Maintenance.

Troubleshoot and resolve system HW and SW issues to restore testing operations.

Assist with site physical and information security, assist/perform COMSEC custodian duties, perform equipment Custodian Account responsibilities, perform records/configuration management duties, complete forward supply point/bench stock logistics duties, coordinate calibration of test equipment, and complete small equipment repair duties.

 

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

Minimum of 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.

Hold a DoD 8570/8140 approved baseline certification for IAT Level II (I.e. CompTIA Security+, GSEC SSCP, CCNA-Security). If not, attaining a certification within a maximum of 6-months of hire will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

 

Basic Qualifications:

System Administration background and experience in most of the following:

• Backup and System Restoration for Disaster Preparedness
• System Maintenance – Installing OS upgrades, applying OS updates, antivirus/anti-spyware updates, COTS updates on Linux and Windows system environments
• User Account Maintenance
• System Hardening and IA system scanning tool usage

Good written and oral communications skills.

Self-starter with the ability to multitask and can work independently with minimal supervision.

Able to work independently without direct supervision with demonstrated time management skills.

Must be capable of working and communicating harmoniously in a team environment with government and other contractors by providing courteous and professional customer service.

Must be willing to support second shift hours, weekend work and limited occasional holiday depending on site schedule needs.

Successfully complete a government issued background investigation and maintain access to Cape Canaveral SFS, FL base.

Must be a US Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.  Clearance level can be upgraded to Top Secret.

 

 

Desired Skills:

Active DoD 8570/8140 approved baseline certification a plus.

Prior GPS experience a plus.

Experience with network architecture including routers, switches, firewalls, and routing protocols

Knowledge and experience with satellite communications technology architecture; Experience troubleshooting SATCOM and IP network problems

Experience operating and loading COMSEC equipment as well as an understanding of COMSEC policies and procedures a plus.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., ability to climb ladders and traverse elevated walking surfaces is a plus.