Principal Systems Administrator (CCC)

Auria Space
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2024 CLOSED ON 8/23/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Systems Administrator (CCC) position at Auria Space?

Auria is looking to hire a Principal Systems Administrator (CCC Systems Maintenance) to support the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program. Work location is in Colorado Springs, CO (Schriever Space Force Base).

At C2BMC, our teams strive to build and deliver solutions to our customer's most challenging problems, including cyber-resilient mission systems, in an Agile work environment. The position will be at the MDIOC and report to the C2BMC Command Center Lead and the Level II Lead at Schriever AFB. At C2BMC, we believe that by enabling our team's visionary thinking, the innovation possibilities are endless.

Essential Functions:

  • Must be able to technically diagnose, mitigate/troubleshoot issues, and contribute to an on-site team providing 24x7 support to the C2BMC application suites globally dispersed in different time zones
  • Lead or participate in system/networking troubleshooting, problem resolution, and maintenance activities, including on-site and/or telephonic maintenance support
  • Serve as a C2BMC application subject matter expert, providing Level 2 troubleshooting, break-fix, and preventative maintenance actions, which involve interaction with remote C2BMC sites and different levels of leadership within the C2BMC Command Center
  • Must be a self-starting problem solver, capable of planning, coordinating, directing, and controlling individual projects and working with limited supervision
  • Level 2 Systems Engineers are driven by and enabled to be visionary and come up with better and new ways of innovation, from automated provisioning of systems to enterprise monitoring
  • Must have the knowledge and practical experience to direct the assessment and development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and/or Operating Instructions (OIs) to effectively administer, operate, and manage services under C2BMC operational control


Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

  • An active Secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
  • 10 years with a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field; 8 years' experience with a master's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field OR 14 years experience in lieu of a degree
  • Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security , GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
  • Must have experience in server system administration and troubleshooting analysis on some or all platforms: Linux, Windows servers, and Windows clients
  • Highly skilled in System Administration, Monitoring, Application, and Automated delivery disciplines to ensure quick and efficient systems delivery in their performance, uptime, and cyber posture
  • Must have experience with Windows Domain Controllers
  • Must possess experience with PKI infrastructure and setting up certificates on Windows Domain Controllers
  • Must know about IBM DataPower products and troubleshooting certificates with DataPower proxies
  • Experience with trouble ticket processes and procedures
  • Must have solid troubleshooting, log analysis, and problem-solving techniques
  • Must have experience with VMware products, ESXi, vCenter, virtual machines, and clustering
  • Must be knowledgeable in Windows and Redhat system administration, software installation, and patch management


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret clearance is highly desired
  • Prior experience with VMware products and storage systems is a plus
  • Experience with Juniper network devices or basic networking skills is a plus
  • Familiar with imaging software, creating/installing ISO, and staging software for installation across the network
  • The position usually is Monday through Friday but may require on-call, evening, and weekend support during system anomalies and/or tests. Depending on mission requirements, the position may transition to extended hours (second shift)
  • Previous experience and knowledge of C2BMC Systems or Missile Defense
  • Scripting on Linux, UNIX, or Windows servers and Windows Workstations
  • Data mining and analysis
  • Database Administration
  • Endpoint Management Products
  • Automated Patch Management


Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($124,000 - $137,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

  • Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
  • Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
  • 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
  • Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
  • Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
  • Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
  • No-cost life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Salary : $124,000 - $137,000

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