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System Administrator - DoD

INNOVIM
Lompoc, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
Job Details

Description

INNOVIM is seeking a System Administrator to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Location: Vandenberg AFB, California

Relocation Assistance: NONE

The Candidate Will

  • Implement/maintain various technical systems and serves. Provides guidance, direction, and training to others in the group.
  • Serves as a backup to the lead computer systems administrator.
  • Builds and/or debugs complicated hardware and software to correct difficult problems using technically advanced problem-solving skills.
  • Develops and implements system documentation and operating procedures. Identifies and corrects processing anomalies.
  • Operates, monitors, identifies, reports, coordinates, and documents abnormalities for Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) systems, servers, clients, and peripheral devices following operating instructions.
  • Performs scheduled and unscheduled Initial Program loads (IPLs) and system failovers.
  • Coordinates with system lead subject matter experts (SMEs), maintenance personnel, and System Center/Job Control on repair actions/status.
  • Performs scheduled recovery and backup system tasks, creates output products, and disseminates as requested.
  • Responds to failures and anomalies and ensure facility security by utilizing established procedures.
  • Assists in training of apprentice personnel, coordinates and schedules system upgrades, and maintenance.

Basic Requirements

  • Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
  • IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, SSCP)
  • 2 years of direct experience.
  • 3 years of work history.
  • Experience with system administration of Microsoft Windows operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware.
  • Experience with Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies.

Desired Requirements

  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)/VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) certificate.
  • Experience with Cyber and Space Operations.
  • Have basic experience with and system administration of Red Hat Enterprise or Linux environments.
  • Experience with basic Windows System Administration or Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC) or space situational analysis or space orbital analysis.

This position is expected to pay $100,000 - $115,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.

Salary : $100,000 - $115,000

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