Craig Technologies
Systems Administrator Senior
Craig Technologies, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States, 32920
Title: Systems Administrator Senior Location: CCSFS, FL Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Citizenship Requirement: Yes Req #: 3725 (RE1103)
Salary: $70,000 – $73,000
This position is assigned to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL.
This position is not eligible for telecommuting.
Essential Functions
Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment
Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs
Oversee hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy
Organize, coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; document system events to ensure continuous functioning
Recommend course of action and implement as approved
Perform system backups and standard administrator duties
Interface with all levels of Craig Technologies, Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management
Review system logs for vulnerability optimization and suggest improvements and initiatives as appropriate
Conduct Information Assurance Assessments
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Ability to analyze, provide and implement solutions for, and document, hardware and software problems
Ability to work in a fluid environment with excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Ability to meet deadlines under critical time and cost constraints
Required Experience
BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security
Advanced experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking
Thorough knowledge of the following:
Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7,and Win 10
San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
Windows 2008/2016 Active Directory administration
Red Hat Linux 5 and CLI interface
Juniper Firewalls
Advanced experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server
Knowledge of
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server
DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1)
Fortran 77
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
Cisco IOS commands
Unix system administration certification, preferred
Thorough knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred
Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or CISSP or CASP), or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of employment
Some local travel may be required to meet critical operational schedules
The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends/holidays to support specific project or mission requirements
Must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, which means two weeks have passed since a single shot vaccine or the second dose of a two-shot vaccine. Requests for medical or religious accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $73,000; however, Craig Technologies 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.
***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. *** Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Salary: $70,000 – $73,000
This position is assigned to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL.
This position is not eligible for telecommuting.
Essential Functions
Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment
Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs
Oversee hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy
Organize, coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; document system events to ensure continuous functioning
Recommend course of action and implement as approved
Perform system backups and standard administrator duties
Interface with all levels of Craig Technologies, Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management
Review system logs for vulnerability optimization and suggest improvements and initiatives as appropriate
Conduct Information Assurance Assessments
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Ability to analyze, provide and implement solutions for, and document, hardware and software problems
Ability to work in a fluid environment with excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Ability to meet deadlines under critical time and cost constraints
Required Experience
BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security
Advanced experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking
Thorough knowledge of the following:
Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7,and Win 10
San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
Windows 2008/2016 Active Directory administration
Red Hat Linux 5 and CLI interface
Juniper Firewalls
Advanced experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server
Knowledge of
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server
DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1)
Fortran 77
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
Cisco IOS commands
Unix system administration certification, preferred
Thorough knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred
Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or CISSP or CASP), or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of employment
Some local travel may be required to meet critical operational schedules
The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends/holidays to support specific project or mission requirements
Must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, which means two weeks have passed since a single shot vaccine or the second dose of a two-shot vaccine. Requests for medical or religious accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $73,000; however, Craig Technologies 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.
***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. *** Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.