GPS IMOSC Systems Administrator
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer -
Engineering
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Secret Clearance Required to Start.
The Company Defense, Space, and Security, Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) division is seeking a GPS IMOSC Systems Administrator (Level 2/3). This position will support the Global Positioning System (GPS) sustainment program located at Schriever Space Force Base about 10 miles east of Colorado Springs.
GPS is a satellite‑based radio‑navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. GPS is the world’s largest military satellite constellation and is the world’s only global utility. It provides position, navigation, and timing data to military and civilian users globally with countless applications and an unlimited number of users. The Company has over 30 years of history in GPS, achieving full system capability in 1995.
The current team supports the US Space Force by sustaining and monitoring the health and capabilities of the 12 GPS Block IIF satellites in the GPS constellation launched from 2010 to 2016. The GPS sustainment team also provides support to its US Space Force customer with reports and expertise on all aspects of the GPS system. Sustainment efforts will continue through the life of the Block IIF satellites, with a design life expectancy of 2031 and beyond.
The program is currently operating under a 10‑year sustainment contract, from 2022 to 2031.
The GPS IMOSC Systems Administrator will be part of a high‑performing team immersed in high intensity projects. As a member of the team, you will perform system integration, hardware and software installation, configuration and disposition of servers and workstations to support the architecture. This role will also provide problem resolution and technical support for delivery systems, support the design, validation and configuration management of computing delivery systems, monitor system performance to support capacity planning, backup and disaster recovery planning, and use system access to protect information to meet security requirements.
PositionResponsibilities
- Perform System Administrator functions for Windows platform within a medium‑sized enterprise domain architecture.
- Knowledge of Red Hat Linux security hardening and automation ideal.
- Perform system integration, hardware and software installation alongside cyber solution requirement implementation to include LAN/networking monitoring and maintenance.
- Install, configure, maintain, and disposition of virtual machines, hardware/software in support of full system lifecycle and its architecture.
- Install, configure and maintain multi‑platform systems’ hardware, software and components.
- Plan, develop, design, integrate and maintain all systems and computer components to include but not limited to database, networking equipment, applications, including specialized applications specific to the program’s objectives.
- Plan, coordinate, execute highly complex software and hardware for enterprise release in consideration of security requirement compliance and configuration management.
- Ensure systems conform to architectural objectives and mission requirements.
- Evaluate complex system’s production readiness and supportability.
- Perform backup and restoration of complex computing service operations.
- Perform, manage, and administer service/software deployments, group policies, and system patching.
- Perform complex system problem identification and resolution.
- Integrate cybersecurity solutions into information systems and its processes.
- Monitor system performance and activities in support of capacity planning, backup and disaster recovery planning, mission operations, and cybersecurity posturing.
- Perform system and security administrator functions to support real‑time satellite operations when required.
- Perform/assist in administrative tasks in relation to the system such as technical writing, system documentation, cybersecurity and configuration management audits.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study.
- Active U.S. security clearance; secret or above.
- Current Security+ certification.
- Systems Administration experience.
Preferred…
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