Systems Administrator

Job Description:

Description:At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We are looking for a System Administrator to join our team!

In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Providing onsite system administration to a classified system used for defense communications. This requires system analysis and problem resolution, system design, and configuration management.
• Configuration updates, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation required for the ground systems as assigned.
• Ongoing maintenance, trouble ticket resolution, device configuration, crypto device support, troubleshooting and other duties as assigned.
• Providing technical direction and direction to Air Force personnel.
• Integration of new downlink telemetry equipment, Silicon Graphics multiprocessor computer systems, networking hardware and software, parabolic dish antennas, telecommunications equipment, and power generation equipment.
• Maintain multi-user computer systems, virtual computer systems, and COTS software products.
• Monitor and correct system performance issues, back up and restore files, patch system and operating system software
• Backup and restore files
• Patch system and operating system software
• Perform account management and system vulnerability management

This position is located overseas (OCONUS).

Typically has 5 years of professional experience and a BS degree or above.

This position requires a Secret clearance prior to start.

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with complex system administration tasks
• Experience with system virtualization
• Basic scripting experience, and the ability to automate and fine tune systems
• Linux or Red Hat administration experience
• Experience with integration and system troubleshooting
• Ability to install up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Ability to ascend/descend up 4-5 steps.
• Current DoD SECRET security clearance required.
• DOD 8570 Compliance (security +, etc…)
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights and weekends, and support a flexible schedule.
Desired Skills:
• Current or previous assignment to a satellite communications program
• System provisioning software (Chef, ansible, puppet) experience including scripting for automation, configuration control or provisioning.
• Proficient in troubleshooting system level problems with networked data processing systems.
• Demonstrated experience in working outside of the U.S. on classified military networks with export control restrictions. Ability to interface in a personable and professional manner under stressful conditions with military customers and contractor coworkers
• Demonstrated ability in working with and resolving real-time problems on satellite ground station systems.
• Knowledge of electronic theory, networking techniques, telecommunications systems, and system level troubleshooting methods.
• Experience interpreting cable drawings
• Experience in local and wide area network troubleshooting.
• Experience with configuring satellite downlink antennas.
• COMSEC/Crypto experience (KIV, KS-252, e.g.)
• Experience operating or maintaining VoIP systems.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $78,500 - $150,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• Current or previous assignment to a satellite communications program
• System provisioning software (Chef, ansible, puppet) experience including scripting for automation, configuration control or provisioning.
• Proficient in troubleshooting system level problems with networked data processing systems.
• Demonstrated experience in working outside of the U.S. on classified military networks with export control restrictions. Ability to interface in a personable and professional manner under stressful conditions with military customers and contractor coworkers
• Demonstrated ability in working with and resolving real-time problems on satellite ground station systems.
• Knowledge of electronic theory, networking techniques, telecommunications systems, and system level troubleshooting methods.
• Experience interpreting cable drawings
• Experience in local and wide area network troubleshooting.
• Experience with configuring satellite downlink antennas.
• COMSEC/Crypto experience (KIV, KS-252, e.g.)
• Experience operating or maintaining VoIP systems.

Job Ident #: 72841501184

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/