System Administrator Lead

The System Administrator Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will: Provide Tier III IT Operations and Maintenance support:

• Specialize in the administration and operations of Linux and Microsoft environments
• Perform Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) cybersecurity compliance, operational sustainment, and other general IT tasks as required to ensure continuous performance and ATO
• Manage system configuration and operation of servers
• Manage, configure, maintain client-based computer systems
• Perform system monitoring, scanning, and response activities
• Perform administration operations and maintenance activities of hardware and software
• Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot system errors and client system issues
• Perform and maintain DoD Information System Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance with routine patching for updates released by vendors
• Manage, update, and maintain configuration management of all configuration changes to systems, patches and anti-virus software updates
• Perform system analysis for virtual service health status to include resource utilization and performance requirements to ensure optimal performance of systems
• Perform routine scans and anti-virus software updates on all systems
• Perform system automation activities with utilizing scripting tools/languages
• Provide System Administration support for IT related meetings and configuration change board reviews

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for upgrade to TS
• Must have 10, or more, years of general full-time work experience (May be reduced with completion of advanced education)
• Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have 6, or more, months of experience working in a management/ leadership role
• Must have a current DoW 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+ CE Certification)

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Linux Systems Administration
• Experience with virtualization solutions (VMware, OpenShift, etc.)
• Active DoW Top Secret/ SCI clearance

Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.

About Aegis Aerospace

We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.