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# Lead System Administrator

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple IOS, Databases, Desktop Computing, System Testing, VMware VSphere, SC Clearance, Information Technology, User Accounts, Vmware
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1F66B82FEA0A448FA36ACC5446BC01A2/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field; military technical training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 * Five or more years' experience with computers, systems security, and networking.
 * Experience working with the following: LinuxWindows Server 2000 and Active Directory.Troubleshooting and maintaining a computer system.Some Knowledge in VMWare, vSphere and vCenter.Cisco IOS.
 * Security+ certification or ability to obtain one within six months of hire date.
 * The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
 * Must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, which means two weeks have passed since a single-shot vaccine or the second dose of a two-shot vaccine. Requests for medical or religious accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis
 * The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

## Description

* Perform tasks related to configuring infrastructure software in preparation for launch and pre/post launch operations
 * Support Range System Validation
 * Perform Daily/Weekly/Monthly system checks
 * Perform periodic and yearly password changes
 * Routine and emergency system restoral procedures
 * Administrative support as it pertains to user accounts
 * Create instructional aids for task responsibilities
 * Provide support for testing and execution of new system hardware functions for replacement of legacy equipment
 * Provide accurate system status through endpoint analysis and verification and monitor INF and C&D LAN for failures
 * Create System-state and user authentication backups
 * Review procedural documentation and coordinate changes or updates to documentation
 * Create images for system recovery
 * Perform Password Changes on multiple servers, databases and web-related systems
 * Provide Day of Launch management, ensuring that all checklists are complete, and systems are ready to support the operation
 * Ensure systems are configured properly for daily operations
 * Assist with the planning and scheduling of staff for Launch operations
 * Ensure all necessary documentation is completed and submitted prior to launch operations and attend planning meetings as necessary


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