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Systems Server Administrator Senior

AmentumMelbourne, FLYesterday
full-timeSeniorSecret$120K - $135K

Amentum is seeking a Systems Server Administrator Senior to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC).

Responsibilities:

  • Performs moderately complex modification, testing, research, and debugging tasks on COTS/systems to ensure fit with Air Force and SFRC standards.
  • Provides problem-solving support to COTS/system end users on a variety of issues in a timely manner ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinates and performs upgrades on COTS/systems in compliance with Air Force and SFRC standards.
  • Recommends resolution to complex matters of significance and coordinates the implementation of the approved course of action.
  • Patches systems servers in compliance with NOTAM, TCNO, and MTO requirements as requested by server administrators or vendor documentation
  • Tracks and monitors COTS/systems tickets via the SFRC trouble ticketing system to ensure technically sound solutions are logged and documented.
  • Interface with team members and stakeholders to ensure status and expectations are managed
  • Assist IT manager in preparing reports for internal and external status meetings
  • Assist in ensuring that SFRC property is managed and annually inventoried in property tracking tools.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

  • Effective communication skills with demonstrated capability to brief project information to management and customers.
  • Ability to interact with customers via phone or email, be a contributing team player, and interact at all levels of the organization.
  • Understanding of network equipment and infrastructure is a plus.
  • Good organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects.
  • Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of 8+ years of direct server administration experience in a dynamic technically challenging environment spanning multiple physical locations.
  • Advanced experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking
  • Thorough knowledge of the following:
    • Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7, and Win 10
    • San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
    • VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
    • Windows 2008/2016 Active Directory administration
    • Red Hat Linux 5 and CLI interface
    • Juniper Firewalls
  • Advanced experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server
  • Knowledge of the following:
    • Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server
    • DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1)
    • Fortran 77
    • American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
    • Cisco IOS commands
  • Unix system administration certification, preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred
  • Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred
  • Current DoD 8140 Certification or be able to obtain within (6) months
  • Travel of 25% may be required.
  • The flexibility to work occasional 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

Compensation Details:

$120,000 to $135,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

02/25/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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Company
Location
Melbourne, FL
Salary
$120,000 to $135,000
Clearance
Secret
Type
full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
8+ years
Posted
Yesterday
Required Skills
Effective communication skillsGood organizational skillsTime management skillsMicrosoft Windows Server systems administrationNetworkingSan technologyVMWare Data Center Virtualization technologyActive Directory administrationRed Hat LinuxJuniper FirewallsTroubleshootingServer administrationDoD 8140 Certification
Preferred Skills
Unix system administration certificationKnowledge of data communications protocolsPKIData encryptionFirewallsAir Force and Department of Defense security regulationsPerimeter protectionInformation Technology on the eastern range
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Retirement benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance