Sentris Engineer- Classified Services

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Enterprise Information Services is responsible for Aerospace’s classified and unclassified enterprise IT environment. As a Sentris Engineer- Classified Services (Systems Administration Staff V), you will oversee server and endpoint infrastructure that supports some of the company’s most critical missions. You will join a company that develops cutting edge solutions for our nation’s most complex space enterprise and mission assurance challenges. You will become part of the Classified Services Department, which is responsible for the development and sustainment of classified networks for the Aerospace Corporation. Work Model The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, onsite at our location in Chantilly, VA. What You’ll Be Doing Deploy, sustain, and tune enterprise Microsoft Windows and Linux servers Support and apply best practices for critical enterprise infrastructure systems Coordinate with customers in pursuit of continuous service improvement Ensure the overall health, performance, and capacity of critical enterprise infrastructure services Implement and sustain automation to improve service operability and reduce Mean Time to Repair Harden, scan, and remediate infrastructure to ensure compliance with security best practices including the application of DISA STIGs where appropriate Provide enterprise Windows and Linux server troubleshooting, tier 2 and 3 support What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for a Sentris Engineer, System Administration Staff Level V: Bachelor’s Degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience with, Master’s Degree with 8 or more years of relevant experience Current TS/SCI clearance with SSBI and CI polygraph Current DoD 8570 compliant certification Extensive experience with Windows and Linux systems administration, including provisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security hardening for classified enterprise environments Experience automating repetitive tasks with scripting or DevOps tools Experience implementing and maintaining Active Directory and MS Exchange Knowledgeable of DISA STIGs and experience implementing security controls Strong written/oral communication, team player, organized, good time management, and flexible to changing needs Travel required: 10% or less domestic. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Experience with High-Performance Computing clusters and workload managers (Slurm or SGE) Experience implementing attribute based access control (ABAC) in a classified environment using tools such as ManTech’s Sentris Familiarity and experience with Controlled Access Programs (CAP) and Special Access Program (SAP) environments Working knowledge of Protection Level (PL) 3 environments and incumbent IT requirements We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $1.00 - $1.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. 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