Senior Satellite Systems Administrator – Space Ops (DoD)

Abacus Solutions Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Employer matching retirement plan

Job summary

Abacus Solutions Group in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Satellite Systems Administrator III to support the US Space Force. You will provide configuration, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security for cross-domain satellite systems ensuring reliability and mission readiness.

Working with Active Duty, US Government, and contractors, you will coordinate with the 22nd Space Operations Squadron to ensure data integrity and secure uplink operations, while leveraging VMware and Linux

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering with 5+ years relevant experience.
• DoD 8140 Level II cert (Security+ CE).
• 6 months direct satellite ops experience.
• Proficient Linux/UNIX admin and Windows server networking.
• Experience with network topology, firewalls, switches.
• Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, root cause analysis.
• Willingness to work varied shifts for 24/7 ops.

Responsibilities

• Provide configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and security for cross-domain satellite systems.
• Interface with military/government personnel coordinating with 22nd Space Operations Squadron.
• Provision, install, configure, operate, and maintain Linux servers in VMware environment.
• Monitor health, security, and logs for Linux/Windows environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Serve as SME for Space Vehicle telemetry operations and data integrity at RTS.
• Oversee satellite data collection and uplink processes; coordinate resources.
• Utilize automation tools to improve provisioning and deployment.
• Create and maintain system/process documentation.
• Support 24/7 day-to-day operations and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Security+ CE

Linux administration

Windows networking

Network infrastructure

System monitoring

Root cause analysis

24/7 operations support

TT&C telemetry

Space communications

DISA STIG compliance

Automation tools

VMware

TS/SCI with SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering

Tools

VMware

Job description

Abacus Solutions Group in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Satellite Systems Administrator III to support the US Space Force. You will provide configuration, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security for cross-domain satellite systems ensuring reliability and mission readiness.

Working with Active Duty, US Government, and contractors, you will coordinate with the 22nd Space Operations Squadron to ensure data integrity and secure uplink operations, while leveraging VMware and Linux