Network Administrator - Ground System Specialist

Infinity Systems Engineering

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Information Technology (desired) or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of relevant GPS or DoD satellite operations experience.
  • 3-5 years in GPS control segment operations and communication circuits.
  • Strong ability to diagnose network performance issues efficiently.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification (IAT Level II) required.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor OCX ground system operations within a standard 40-hour work week.
  • Continuously track all communication circuits and satellite vehicle interfaces.
  • Analyze and rectify communications malfunctions, reconfiguring equipment as necessary.
  • Ensure ground equipment health and maintain remote site connections.
  • Provide direction to resolve equipment issues and monitor equipment status.
  • Collaborate in maintaining Cross Domain Solutions and High Speed Guards.
  • Support troubleshooting activities to restore normal operational status.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid health premiums for employees and their families.
  • 401(k) with company contributions and access to financial advisors.
  • Three weeks of vacation and an annual reward trip after one year.
  • 48 hours of sick leave plus flexible spending options for healthcare.
  • Genuine work/life balance and flexibility in scheduling.
  • Education and professional training reimbursement program.
  • Annual profit-sharing payouts based on company success.
Full Job Description
Job Summary: The Network Administrator (also known as a Ground System Specialist on this contract) is responsible for maintaining, configuring, and optimizing the Next Generation Operational Control Segment (OCX) system's network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity. This role involves troubleshooting network issues, implementing security measures, and supporting system upgrades. Key Responsibilities: Conduct OCX ground system monitoring operations in a normal 40 hour work week. • Monitor all communication circuits continuously including, but not limited to, operational circuits, OCX remote sites and satellite vehicle contractor interfaces. • Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability. • Analyze and isolate all communications-related malfunctions and reconfigure ground systems equipment as required to maintain mission operations per published technical orders. • Ensure health and operations of ground equipment as well as remote site and external interface connections. • Monitors ground equipment status and sends directions, as needed, to correct problems. • Monitors and assists in maintaining Cross Domain Solution/High Speed Guard. • Remain trained and fully certified for GSS tasks. • Monitor and coordinate the status of all GPS ground systems and communication lines, into and out of the OCX MCS, TSF and AMCS. • Support all troubleshooting activities until anomalous conditions are correctly resolved and operations are restored to normal status. • Conduct mission operations transfer procedures between the MCS and AMCS and relocate to the back-up location (Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA), as required. Education: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Information Technology related field (desired) or equivalent combination of experience in lieu of degree. Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience Clearance Requirement: Secret (Required), Top Secret (Desired) Minimum Skills Required: • 3-5 years of relevant experience with GPS or DoD satellite operations and communication circuits. • Prior experience with GPS control segment operations and GPS-type software. • Ability to diagnose and resolve network performance issues efficiently. • Strong documentation and communication skills. • CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level II) Preferred Skills: • Experience working in a DoD, aerospace, or defense industry environment. • Experience in a DoD, aerospace, or defense industry environment. • Previous OCX experience. • Previous AEP experience. Work environment/Physical Requirements: • Work is performed in a data center environment with occasional visits to server rooms or remote locations. • Occasional travel may be required for system deployments, maintenance, or support Work Schedule: The current contract is through 30 November, 2026, with a potential for follow-on work. Overtime may be required depending on operational needs. Infinity Benefits: Great Company Culture.Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees. Health Benefits. 100% Company Paid monthly Medical premiums for you AND your family. Prepare for the Future.401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors Rest and Relaxation. Three weeks' Vacation - and we offer an annual company reward trip after one year of employment. Health and Wellness. We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care) Work that Stays at Work.Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them! Education and Professional Training Reimbursement. We support our employees career aspirations and growth through our Education Reimbursement Program! Profit Sharing Plan. Infinity's success is due to our employees which is why all eligible employees receive an annual payout based on our Profit-Sharing Plan. U.S. Citizenship is required.

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