Windows Systems Administrator Jobs

Job ID 12109

Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a skilled Secure System Administrator to design, implement, secure, and maintain systems and associated applications, services, and components. This is an on-site, non-remote position for our North Logan, UT location.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security
• Follows established IT policies and procedures to perform audits and ensure compliance
• Understand and utilize Change Management when adding, modifying, or removing anything that could have an effect on IT services
• Achieves in-depth knowledge of company processes, systems, and networks
• Work with your leaders to prioritize projects, requests, changes, and tasks
• Responsible for documentation of assigned systems and solutions
• Assists in installation and configuration of information systems and components
• Ensures data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions
• Proactively monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security
• Assists in the design and implementation of information systems
• Assists with the day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades
• Document issues in Jira, communicate progress (though updates, workflow status, due date etc.) as the issue is being worked

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, quick learner, and demonstrated problem solver
• Active TS/SCI with favorably adjudicated CI Poly
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability and desire to continue learning new skills as system needs grow and change
• Able to apply knowledge to complex, practical situations
• Server and desktop configuration and maintenance experience
• Willing to perform maintenance and support on systems outside of core hours (on-call) as required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a wide range of internal and external customers
• Five years of experience in administration of Windows environments and built in roles (i.e. Active Directory, Print, Files, IIS, Group Policy).
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification that meets or exceeds DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or be able to obtain within a maximum of 30 days after hire)
• Ability to manage installation and maintenance of monthly security patches
• Willing to travel if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in administration of Windows environments and built in roles (i.e. Active Directory, Print, Files, IIS, Group Policy).
• Experience with containerized platforms (i.e., Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Knowledge of DoD Security Requirements within classified spaces
• Understanding of information systems security best practices and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs
• Experience with one or more of the following would be helpful: Virtualization (VMware), backups (Rubrik), storage (Pure), administration of Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket, MSSQL, SharePoint, Exchange, audio/video systems, and monitoring
• Experience with automation (patching, scripting, etc)
• BS degree or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related computer field

SDL Benefits

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents
• Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave
• Access to USU facilities and USU staff privileges
• Flexible work schedules
• A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generous employer retirement contribution (Up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings)

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact [email protected].

EOE including Disability and Vet