Systems Administrator Professional - 3671

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety.

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining, and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World's Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!

This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

This position not eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule.

Essential Functions

• Monitor, support, and maintain systems in a 24x7 highly available production environment.
• Perform Microsoft Server administration - Install and patch Operation System (OS), apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), create file shares, apply folder permissions, analyze log files, and automate routine administration tasks.
• Administer web sites using Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS). Manage web certificates.
• Troubleshoot physical server hardware, storage arrays, cabling, and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). Maintain server lifecycle - provisioning, maintenance, and decommissioning of the hardware.
• Maintain virtual machines in a vSphere environment, configure datastores, VM migrations, manage certificates, apply updates, patches and STIGS.
• Manage server backup and restore operations
• Perform administration of Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, and Windows SQL Server operating systems.
• Track licensing and support contracts for server related software and hardware.
• Create and track work orders.
• Create, monitor, and maintain work procedures supporting process improvement and knowledge management practices.
• Identify errors and alarms quickly and provide timely escalation and support process improvements.
• Work with external vendors/consultants to diagnose complex problems and drive resolution.
• Engage in knowledge sharing to enhance Quality Control of production and development environments.
• Provide server and application support during launch operations.
• Generate and implement innovative solutions to problems to create new products, processes, and services.
• Work on system initiatives, new projects, and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to document work performed, and communicate complex technical problems concisely and professionally to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to work independently to troubleshoot and support root cause analysis
• Ability to portray a high degree of professionalism and ability to work with customers, senior leadership and peers.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to work multiple tasks concurrently while adapting to changes in task priority.
• History of punctuality and reliability with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies, security threats, and changing priorities.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent technical discipline, related military experience, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) or more years' work experience as a Windows Server Administrator.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access).
• Experienced with Virtualization using VMware.
• Knowledge and experience to manage server backup and restore operations.
• Microsoft IIS website administration and web certificate management experience.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience, adept at identifying issues, diagnosing problems, and swiftly finding solutions.
• VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DVC) certification, preferred.
• Familiarity with Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPR) network operation and configuration, preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours, or on weekends, to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain one within six months of hire date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

The salary range for this role is $72,072 to $104,586; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local law.