Senior Advisory Systems Administrator

Overview

FTI is hiring a Senior Advisory Systems Administrator to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Why choose FTI? Our products and technologies are exciting and innovative! Many of these have come from significant investments via the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) culture; they truly empower our customers to feel confident in how their organizations are supported. You will also be joining a team united in a common mission; supporting U.S. national defense and the federal government. Our culture revolves around the 4C’s: Core Values, Commitment, Compassion, and Charity. Every day we strive to show our passion for our employees and customers, while showing love to our neighbors in the community.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support, design, maintain and monitor internal and external networks.
• Implement and manage all systems, applications, security and network configurations.
• Resolve network performance issues and establishes a disaster recovery plan.
• Recommend upgrades, patches and new applications and equipment.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users.
• Rely on knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or department head.
• This position will require privilege access and DODM 8570.01M restrictions will apply.
  
  

Education/Qualifications

Required:

• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. A Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) is HIGHLY desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty and 18 years’ related professional experience;
• Or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty and 10 years’ related professional experience.
• Must possess a current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE), CompTIA Security , or DOD 8140 Basic Proficiency.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware.
• Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high-performance team environment.
• Group Policy design and configuration.
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies.
• Working knowledge of virtualization as it applies to users environments, operating systems, and network appliances.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies.
• Working knowledge communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration.
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with IL4 and above network environments/systems.
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration.
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework and how to apply it to network/information system environments.
• Working knowledge in the following programming languages:
• Bash scripting, Python
• You may be required to travel periodically, less than 10%.
  

Desired

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command.
• Experience with Defensive Cyber Operations (SSC/SZWO) program office.
  
  

For this role, the annual compensation range for candidates in Colorado is ($120,037.00 - $202,562.79). Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.