The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including United States Space Force, United States Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
This Network Operations Specialist IV position provides leadership and network support to the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP). This fast-paced organization is developing the next generation of capabilities to protect and defend US space systems in a multi-level classification environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with interagency, military, and civilian communities. As an integral member of the team this individual is responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Aerospace's resources on a classified government network to ensure optimal performance and timely analysis by engineers.
Work Model
Due to the classified nature of this position and vital on-site actions, this position is not open to tele-commuting or remote work. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing systems administration and IT support on classified virtual computer networks
- Work with the government team to organize, install, configure and support the organization's computer systems. This includes local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
- Architect, design and analyze network models.
- Provide support to computer users to help tackle problems
- Support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartment's efforts.
- Provide "day-to-day" support for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities
- Work closely with government network owners to ensure compliance with processes and standards
- Determine installation requirements for implementation in the User environment
- Use network management tools to monitor performance of network
- Perform troubleshooting and problem resolution of network issues
- Analyze and resolve network compatibility issues
- Develop and maintain documentation
What You'll Need to Be Successful - Network Tech Specialist IV
Minimum Requirements:
- 7-9 years' of demonstrable experience with a high school degree, 5-7 years' experience with an Associates degree, and 3-5 years' of demonstrable experience with a Bachelors degree
- Security+ Certification
- Customer service perspective
- Self-starter and independent learner with strong desire to help others
- Ability to collaborate well within a team with other government employees, FFRDC, and SETA staff
- This position requires, current TS/SCI clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain SAP/SAR accesses, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Advanced technical proficiency in one or more of the following supported platforms:
- MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Microsoft Windows Server and Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment
- Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Win 10, Toolkits, SEIM, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts, SE Linux extensions to RHE, Oracle/MS SQL database security, Apache/IIS Web server security
- Experience in Linux systems administration, including configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security hardening for an enterprise environment
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following:
- CASP or CISSP
- Cisco CCNA Certification
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- 5 years' experience supporting an enterprise Linux environment including configuration and management access to NFS file system shares and Active Directory or other access control service integration with RHEL/Cent OS
- Ability to communicate clearly with network users, management, and government customers
- Current SAP/SAR accesses
- Ability to anticipate needs
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$41.36 - $62.04
Pay Basis: Hourly
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration.
Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies.
Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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