CMAC Systems Administrator - DoW

INNOVIM; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Educational support

Job summary

INNOVIM seeks a CMAC Systems Administrator to support NORAD ITW/AA and NISSC 3 at Cheyenne Mountain Complex. The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, Linux/Windows admin skills, VMware, and strong troubleshooting across systems and networks. Expect travel up to 10% and a 12-hour Panama-style schedule.

Primary duties include implementing and maintaining systems, documenting procedures, and coordinating upgrades. Relocation is not available; on-site work at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station.

Qualifications

• Active TS with SCI eligibility.
• 5+ years of general work experience.
• 2+ years of directly related experience.
• Current DoD IAT Level II or higher (Sec+).
• Experience with Linux, Windows OS, VMware, LAN/WAN.
• Red Hat or Linux knowledge.
• Understanding of virtual machines and Remote Desktop.
• Windows admin experience or space operations background.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain technical systems and interface to users.
• Provide guidance and training to group members.
• Serve as backup to lead computer systems administrator.
• Build and debug hardware/software to solve problems.
• Develop and implement system documentation and SOPs.
• Identify and correct processing anomalies.
• Install OS software, patches, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot system hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize OS and hardware.
• Perform backups, recovery, and server builds.
• Manage file servers and network access; document anomalies.
• Provide on-site and off-site travel for duties.
• Coordinate system upgrades and maintenance.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

VMware virtualization

Networking basics

Remote Desktop

Space operations knowledge

Education

AS degree in computer field

VCAP

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Windows Server

VMware

Job description

Description

INNOVIM is seeking a CMAC Systems Administrator supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract 3 (NISSC 3).

Location: Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
Shift: M odified Panama schedule. The two-week schedule has a long and short week with 12-hour shifts - 4 on, 3 off and 3 on, 4 off
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

The candidate will:

• Implement/maintain various technical systems and serve as an interface to the supported community users.
• Provide guidance, direction, and training to others in the group.
• Serve as a backup to lead computer systems administrator.
• Build and/or debug complicated hardware and software to correct difficult problems using technically advanced problem-solving skills.
• Develop and implement system documentation and operating procedures.
• Identify and correct processing anomalies.
• Install operating system software, patches, and upgrades.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Configure, optimize, fine-tune, and monitor operating system software and hardware.
• Perform system backups, recovery, and server builds.
• Provide systems administrator support to systems hosting complex operational databases, software configuration control, and system interfaces for computer systems.
• Manage file servers and network access to include analyzing, troubleshooting, and documenting system anomalies.
• Perform and provides server, workstation, and system expertise including on-site and off-site travel.
• Coordinate and schedules system upgrades and maintenance.
• Provide guidance, direction, and training to others in the group. Serves as backup to other computer systems administrators.
• Perform and provides server and workstation expertise including on-site and off-site travel.
• Order replacement of new hardware and software including warranty claims.

Basic Requirements:

• Active TS with SCI eligibility
• 5 years or more of general work experience
• 2 years or more of directly related experience
• Current DoD IAT Level II or higher (Sec+)
• Working knowledge and system administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments; Microsoft Windows operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware; VMWare and system visualization; and Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies.
• Red-hat or Linux experience/knowledge.
• Understanding virtual machine and Remote Desktop.
• Windows System Administration experience or Background with space situational analysis/space orbital.

Desired Requirements:

• AS degree in computer field.
• VCP/VCAP
• Cyber and Space Operations experience.
• Basic understanding of network topologies and protocols.

This position is expected to pay $85,000-$100,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.

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