Cybersecurity Systems Administrator

Cybersecurity Systems Administrator
Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States
On-Site

Aegis Aerospace supports NASA's mission at Kennedy Space Center through the Consolidated Operations Management and Test (COMET) contract. COMET provides mission-critical engineering, operations, and technical support for ground systems that enable spacecraft processing, launch operations, and space exploration programs, including Artemis and other NASA initiatives.
This environment offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge space exploration efforts while supporting secure, reliable, and mission-assured systems that help enable launches to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Did you know?

Aegis Aerospace has more than 30 years of experience in creating innovative and practical solutions to fulfill defense and space needs.

We are looking for candidates who are ready to revolutionize the space and defense industry and pioneer new technological advancements to safeguard our country.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, monitor and maintain cybersecurity tools across multiple systems.
• Collaborate with team and system owner to proactively identify and resolve potential technical issues and or improve the systems security posture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cybersecurity tool performance, data accuracy, and availability.
• Ensure that systems are hardened and maintain compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Perform periodic systems upgrades and patches in between critical operations.
• Proficient with Vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, and analyzing vulnerability scan results, assessing risk levels, and prioritizing remediation efforts.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for technical issues encountered by system administrators.
• Define, document and follow standards and best practices for systems design, testing, and implementation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an IT field and at least 15 years of IT experience.
• Experience in Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.

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.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at www.aegisaero.com.

Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.