System Administrator Professional

Amentum; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a System Administrator Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). The role focuses on designing and implementing a new virtualization environment, building VMware infrastructure, and migrating existing systems while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The candidate should have 3+ years of VMware and Linux/Windows administration, DoD-friendly security practices, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/MIS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years administering VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, blade servers and storage arrays.
• 3+ years administrating Windows Server, Active Directory, and SCCM.
• 3+ years administering enterprise Linux environments.
• Knowledge of VMware systems administration concepts and practices.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills for design and testing.
• Familiarity with securing servers in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting 24x7 mission-critical IT infrastructure.
• Experience migrating from standalone to virtualized environments.
• Experience with system security best practices.
• Experience administering servers in 24/7 mission-critical environments.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Some travel (<10%).
• Security+ or DoD 8140 certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Willing to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal project team and vendors to design and implement a new virtualization environment for the space launch ranges.
• Develop process and procedures for administering and supporting the new virtualization environment.
• Build, configure and maintain VMware clients, servers, and architecture.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors performing installations and configurations.
• Collaborate with system engineers to migrate existing systems into the virtualization environment.
• Provide hands on support for virtualization environment.
• Coordinate the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects.
• Apply advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assist in the development, implementation and documentation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with business practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

SCCM

Linux administration

Security best practices

24x7 operation

DoD clearance readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/MIS or related field

Tools

Blade servers

Storage arrays

VMware Horizon

SCCM

Job description

Amentum is seeking a System Administrator Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal project team and vendors to design and implement a new virtualization environment for the space launch ranges
• Develop process and procedures for administering and supporting the new virtualization environment
• Build, configure and maintain VMware clients, servers, and architecture
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors performing installations and configurations
• Collaborate with system engineers to migrate existing systems into the virtualization environment
• Provide hands on support for virtualization environment
• Coordinate the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
• Apply advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assist in the development, implementation and documentation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with business practices
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience administering VMware VSphere, VMware Horizons, Blade servers and Storage arrays
• 3+ years of experience in the administration of Microsoft environments including windows server, Domain administration and SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager)
• 3+ years of experience in the administration of enterprise Linux environments
• Knowledge of VMware systems administration concepts, practices and procedures
• Analytical and creative problem solving skills for design and testing of systems
• Familiarity with securing server environments in a regulated industry
• Experience supporting 24x7x365 mission critical IT infrastructure
• Experience in transitioning organizations from standalone to virtualized environments
• Experience with system security and best practices
• Experience administering server environments in a 24x7x365 mission critical environment
• The ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Some travel may be required (less than 10%)
• Current Security+ or other DoD 8140 Certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of start date
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Applicable Certifications, preferred:
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Microsoft Certifications (MCSE/MCSA)
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA/RHCE)

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $80,000 – $100,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Compensation Details:

100,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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