Classified Windows System Administrator

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.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a classified Windows system administrator with experience deploying, operating and maintaining corporate server infrastructure at an enterprise scale. You will be part of the Computational Services team that oversees the enterprise and technical server and storage platforms for the Aerospace Corporation. The team oversees thousands of enterprise and high-performance computing systems both on-premise and in the cloud. We work with rocket scientists and engineers to develop cutting edge solutions to complex space enterprise problems and to assure mission success of critical national space assets. In your role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our enterprise server infrastructure, both virtual and physical, ensuring system security and operational best practice. You will be working and collaborating with other cross-functional team members who all have a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and deploy enterprise Windows server systems
• Manage virtual server and infrastructure
• Apply and maintain system hardening
• Apply security updates, and remediate systems, to ensure security compliance
• Support remote access services such as Citrix or Windows Terminal Server
• Install, operate and maintain enterprise class server hardware and storage

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Systems Administration Specialist II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum (2) years of experience in enterprise Windows administration including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security hardening for classified and unclassified enterprise environments is required
• Minimum (1) year of enterprise virtualization experience with either VMware or Hyper-V is required
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, ensuring clear and effective interactions with all stakeholders
• Possesses robust organizational and time management abilities, enabling efficient prioritization and execution of tasks
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving organizational needs and dynamic work environments
• Upholds a strong sense of ownership, delivers exceptional customer service, and maintains the highest level of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570.01-m requirements for IAT Level II personnel such as CompTIA Security+ certification is required
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Systems Administration Specialist III include:

• Minimum (3 years in enterprise Windows administration including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security hardening for classified and unclassified enterprise environments is required
• Minimum (3) years of experience supporting an enterprise-scale Windows environment that includes NFS or Windows file system shares and Active Directory integration is required

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/ Technology, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred
• Experience automating repetitive tasks with scripting or DevOps tools such as Puppet, Powershell DSC, Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform or Python.
• Windows:
  • MS SQL Always-On-Cluster
  • VMware ESXi, vCenter and high availability services
  • Hyper-V and Windows Admin Center
• Experience deploying and maintaining Windows systems in air-gapped environments is preferred

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)
$30.80 - $56.16

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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .