Systems Administrator

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

Enterprise Information Services is responsible for Aerospace’s classified and unclassified enterprise IT environment. As a Classified Systems Administrator (Systems Administration Staff IV), you will oversee server and endpoint infrastructure that supports some of the company’s most critical missions. You will join a company that develops cutting edge solutions for our nation’s most complex space enterprise and mission assurance challenges. You will become part of the Classified Services Department, which is responsible for the development and sustainment of classified networks for the Aerospace Corporation. 

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deploy, sustain, and tune enterprise Microsoft Windows and Linux servers
• Support and apply best practices for critical enterprise infrastructure systems
• Coordinate with customers in pursuit of continuous service improvement
• Ensure the overall health, performance, and capacity of critical enterprise infrastructure services
• Implement and sustain automation to improve service operability and reduce Mean Time to Repair
• Harden, scan, and remediate infrastructure to ensure compliance with security best practices including the application of DISA STIGs where appropriate
• Provide enterprise Windows and Linux server troubleshooting, tier 2 and 3 support

What You Need to be Successful – Systems Administration Staff IV

Minimum Requirements:

• Current TS/SCI clearance with SSBI and CI polygraph
• Current DoD 8570 compliant certification
• 10 or more years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree, 8 or more years of relevant experience with Master’s Degree
• Extensive experience with Windows and Linux systems administration, including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security hardening for classified enterprise environments
• Experience automating repetitive tasks with scripting or DevOps tools
• Experience implementing and maintaining Active Directory and MS Exchange
• Knowledgeable of DISA STIGs and experience implementing security controls
• Strong written/oral communication, team player, organized, good time management, and flexible to changing needs
• Travel required: 10% or less domestic

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Experience with High Performance Computing clusters and workload managers (Slurm or SGE)
• Experience implementing attribute based access control (ABAC) in a classified environment using tools such as ManTech’s Sentris
• Familiarity and experience with Controlled Access Programs (CAP) and Special Access Program (SAP) environments
• Working knowledge of Protection Level (PL) 3 environments and incumbent IT requirements

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.