Communications Systems Administrator Senior - 3394

Ready to launch your career?  Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space!  RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.  

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions!  If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This position is located at (VSFB) Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

This position is not eligible for a telecommuting schedule.

Essential Functions

• Provide operational, administrative, maintenance and provisioning support on messaging, data switching, display, recording, and voice systems within a data control center.
• Provide system administrative functions for various computer systems.
• Provide tier-two support to other maintainers in the communications department.
• Work with the Cybersecurity team and perform actions to ensure all systems are following DoD regulations.
• Write corrective or preventative maintenance procedures and/or processes to complete other tasks.
• Participate in government or contractor chaired meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related STEM field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in the telecommunications or networking field.
• Experience with networking protocols, software emulation and scripting.
• Working knowledge of operating systems like Microsoft, Linux and CISCO with additional knowledge in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Technical experience and knowledge to learn new systems to provide system administrative and tier 2 or level two trouble shooting support to technicians.
• Knowledge of fiber optic, multiplexing, messaging, data switching, recording, voice, communications transport systems and encryption devices is preferred.
• Knowledge of Western Range operations is preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• CompTIA's Security certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of start date. 
• Ability to support occasional travel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The flexibility to work 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.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth.  Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment. 

The salary range for this role is $76,970 - $98,728; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.