Systems Administrator - Grand Forks, North Dakota; TS​/SCI or Higher

Systems Administrator – Grand Forks, North Dakota (Active TS/SCI or Higher Required)

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York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming and enabling next‑generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end‑to‑end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.

We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

• Provide technical inputs as needed for ground assets in support of classified systems
• Assist with the deployment and configuration of collection services and tools
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate cyber requirements into space assets throughout production and operation phases
• Continuously evaluate/maintain system baseline in compliance with accreditation requirement
• Maintain system boundary security configurations to include patch management, vulnerability remediation, implementing STIGs, and any additional system security configurations as needed
• Implement systems administration tasks associated with cybersecurity control in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and contractual requirements
• Assist with validation and remediation of network servers, routers, and switches to ensure compliance with security policy, procedures, and technical requirements
• Assist with the establishment of secured host baseline (SHB) images for multiple operating systems and DISA STIGs
• Perform vulnerability testing using system test tools (e.g., ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, STIGs) and remediate flaws within directed timeframe
• Perform backups and configuration of backup repository in accordance with system monitoring plans
• Identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories in coordination with network team
• Perform system administration related to compliance with Continuous Monitoring (Con Mon)
• Ensure that hardware, software, data, and facility resources are archived, sanitized, or disposed of in a manner consistent with system security plans and requirements
• Participate in the change management process and assess system impact of proposed changes
• Report all security‑related concerns and changes that may affect the system
• Provide proactive system administration support
• Network troubleshooting in collaboration with York’s Network Architect
• Other duties as deemed appropriate for this position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related field OR 10 years of directly related experience
• 2-5 years’ experience in a systems administration position for the U. S. government or a U. S. government contractor
• Security+ certification or equivalent
• Currently possess a Top Secret clearance or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience using DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guide (SRGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) to securely configure network‑enabled devices

• Experience with anti‑virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS/NIDS, McAfee HBSS, Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing tools (Splunk preferred)
• Experience in computer hardware and software operating systems and application solutions in both stand‑alone and LAN/WAN configurations
• Ability to remediate security vulnerabilities by implementing solutions on networked devices and applications through malware identification, containment, and eradication
• Independently capable of identifying system vulnerabilities
• Experience in conducting software due diligence with COTS and…