Senior Systems Administrator, USG Program

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for the USG Program in San Francisco to securely administer JWICS/CWAN environments. The role requires hands-on support for classified servers, workstations, and networking, ensuring RMF and DoD security controls are in place.

Applicants must have TS/SCI clearance and experience with security configurations, vulnerability management, and collaboration with ISSM, COMSEC, and government representatives to maintain operational availability.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance and JWICS/CWAN experience.
• Must be able to operate in a RMF/cybersecurity compliant classified environment.
• Experience supporting government inspections and classified security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer JWICS, CWAN, and TS/SCI systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain classified servers, workstations, and network devices.
• Install OS, applications, patches, and security updates.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system services.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities; support patch management and configuration compliance.
• Maintain security logs and support incident reporting and monitoring.

Skills

System administration

Cybersecurity

Security clearance

Vulnerability management

Networking troubleshooting

Education

Security+ certification

Tools

STIGs

eMASS

Nessus

SCAP

ACAS

AWS Classified Cloud

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator, USG Program

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.

Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world's best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior Systems Administrator, USG Program

The System Administrator – JWICS/CWAN is responsible for the secure administration, operation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of information systems operating within a TS/SCI classified environment, including JWICS, CWAN, and associated National Security Systems (NSS).

This position provides hands-on technical support for classified servers, workstations, network devices, applications, and supporting infrastructure. The System Administrator ensures systems are securely configured, maintained, monitored, and operated in accordance with applicable Dow, Intelligence Community (IC), customer, RMF, cybersecurity, COMSEC, and classified-information security requirements.

The position works closely with the ISSM, COMSEC, Industrial Security, Physical Security, and government/customer technical representatives to maintain the security and operational availability of classified systems.

Role

Classified System Administration

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot JWICS, CWAN, and associated TS/SCI systems.
• Perform system administration on classified servers, workstations, network devices, and supporting infrastructure.
• Install and maintain authorized operating systems, applications, patches, and security updates.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, privileged accounts, system services, and system resources.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, authentication, network connectivity, and system-performance issues.
• Support system upgrades, technology refreshes, hardware replacement, and system decommissioning.
• Maintain system availability while ensuring required security controls remain in place.

Cybersecurity & System Security

• Implement and maintain approved security configurations and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Support vulnerability identification, remediation, patch management, and configuration compliance.
• Maintain system security logs and support security monitoring and audit requirements.
• Identify and immediately report security incidents, unauthorized activity, vulnerabilities, or anomalous behavior.
• Enforce least privilege, separation of duties, and controlled administrative access.
• Current CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) certification in compliance with DoD Directive 8140
• Experience supporting classified system accreditation and cybersecurity compliance activities.

Bonus

• SCI and/or Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
• Previous COMSEC Custodian or COMSEC Manager experience.
• Experience supporting DCSA Security Reviews and government inspections.
• Experience with eMASS, ACAS, Nessus, SCAP, or similar cybersecurity tools.CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Government COMSEC training and certification.
• Experience with AWS of Azure Classified Cloud

What we offer

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

$135,000 - $205,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

At Astranis, we value in-person collaboration and a strong work ethic. Are you comfortable with working onsite at our San Francisco HQ 5 days a week?