Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Systems Administrator III, you will be using your skills and expertise to assist in the analysis, development, and configuration of our existing software and systems that address business requirements and processes. You'll be responsible for evaluating the interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of our systems, establishing and documenting system parameters and formats, ensuring hardware and software system compatibility, coordinating and/or modifying system parameters, and revising our existing systems and testing functionality of those systems. You'll correct deficiencies and produce more effective data handling, data integrity, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's Degree in an information technology related field with at least 6 or more years of relevant experience
     *Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
     *Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required educationPrior experience with systems administration in Windows or Linux environmentsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with othersPrior experience with user support and documenting troubleshooting solutionsDemonstrate a customer care philosophy that ensures a high level of customer satisfactionProven organizational skills with an attention to detailPrevious administrator or end user experience of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and or PDM (Product Data Management ) systemsThe ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

2-5 years experience implementing and supporting AWS and Azure Operations

2-5 years' Experience  with IT Operations Monitoring Tools (PRTG, VROperations, Solarwinds)

Ability to Trouble shoot Network connectivity between Server Infrastructure

Certifications
   • AWS Cloud Foundations
   • Azure Fundamentals

One of the following:
   •  AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
   •  AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
   •  AWS Certified Developer – Associate
   •  Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.