Job Description

Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team in support of the GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX) Program. This position is responsible for planning, developing, installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems, storage, end user hardware, software, cloud, and other infrastructures aligned with customer requirements. This includes end-to-end solutions, including execution of detailed design, implementation, and sustainment activities that ensure functionality, data consistency, security, and usability of systems aligned with the intended requirements and consumer priorities. This position is located in Lompoc, California, at the USAF customer site on Vandenberg AFB.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing technical support for computers, servers, and associated networks.
- Planning, installing, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing computer, server and associated network equipment.
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining of hardware and software.
- Documenting hardware and software architecture solutions.
- Assisting with configuration management requirements.
- Working helpdesk queue daily tasks.

This position requires US Citizenship with an ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance.

Required Experience, Knowledge, and/or Skills:
- Current Security + certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date.
- Proficient with both Windows System Administration and Linux System Administration.
- Knowledge of Active Directory / DNS / DHCP / Group Policy.
- Knowledge of VMware Horizon 7.x and vSphere 6.x Infrastructure.
- HP hardware: Install, troubleshoot physical hardware in support of the enterprise environment (i.e. server, workstations and thin clients).
- Knowledge of patch management tools such as RPM and YUM package management, Red Hat Satellite, etc.
- Basic Network Administration knowledge utilizing CISCO.
- Ability to write technical documents to include engineering documents, installation and configuration documents, knowledge base and Wiki articles as needed.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders in various formats.
- Comprehension of schedules and ability to assist driving project execution towards meeting schedule deliverables.
- Willingness to cross-train for the advancement and betterment of all team members.
- Willing to travel when required to support the mission. Up to 20% travel to off-site locations for installations and maintenance work with short notice and as needed.

Desired Experience, Knowledge, and/or Skills:
- COTS / GOTS / FOSS software installations.
- Understanding of Storage Area Network concepts (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS).
- Experience with IBM, Cisco UCS, and HP hardware (i.e. server, workstations, thin clients); SQL Server; and Linux.
- Application support and troubleshooting to include, but not limited to, Symantec End Point Protection (Anti-Virus) and database support for Microsoft SQL Database management and Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
- Excellent knowledge of computer security concepts to include DoD STIG deployment and troubleshooting as well as system monitoring and logging.
- Experience with patch management for McAfee and Symantec.
- Scripting skills (i.e. PowerShell, Python, Ruby, bash, etc).
- DoD Policies and Procedures.
- DoD Networks.

Education:
Bachelors degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience OR 12 years of applicable professional experience in lieu of a degree requirement.176616