DoD System Administrator (Space & Defense IT)

By Light Professional IT Services; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services is seeking IT Service and PMO professionals to join a team delivering high-quality communications and innovative IT solutions for DoD customers at Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg AFB. This position emphasizes maintaining multi-user systems, monitoring resources, and security administration while coordinating with vendors.

A DoD Active Secret Clearance is required and the candidate should have 2–5 years of relevant

Qualifications

• DoD Active Secret Clearance required.
• 2-5 years of IT service/PMO-related experience, BA/BS or equivalent.
• Experience with system operation, security administration, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems and coordinate with network engineers.
• Monitor and manage system resources (CPU, disk, response times) to maintain efficiency.
• Perform systems security administration tasks, including creating user profiles and accounts.
• Set up administrator accounts, maintain system documentation, tune performance, install software and allocate storage.
• Interact with users and evaluate vendor products; recommend hardware/software purchases and coordinate installations.

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services is seeking IT Service and PMO professionals to join a team delivering high-quality communications and innovative IT solutions for DoD customers at Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg AFB. This position emphasizes maintaining multi-user systems, monitoring resources, and security administration while coordinating with vendors.

A DoD Active Secret Clearance is required and the candidate should have 2–5 years of relevant