Looking for a Systems Administrator opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day?  Discover this great opportunity in our Diego Garcia location.  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer your Secret clearance.

Serco supports the U.S. Space Force as a prime for their Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance (GEODSS) contract to administer and manage GEODSS information systems, IT equipment, mission system software, communications/ security equipment and TEMPEST systems; perform contingency operator duties when SOC is unavailable.  Visit the following link for more information about how Serco supports our Veterans https://www.serco.com/na/careers/veterans-at-serco.

In this role, you will:

• Perform system administration support for all assigned systems and manage the cybersecurity of the Mission System and information systems on a regular basis.
• Audit logging and reviewing, account management, incident response, DISA Security Technical and Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, Army and Air Force policy, and other requirements-related accreditation or authorization documents.
• Operate, maintain, repair, and restore the Mission System software and equipment to meet Acc and mission requirements.
• Maintain data processing software, database, and system files; perform software installation and system reconfiguration and maintain associated documentation.
• Provide communications and networking support.
• Update and maintain documentation on Mission System software and site-adaptable parameters integrating changes as required to reflect the current operational and support baseline.
• Implement and maintain a Mission System Assessment Report (SAR) to document SA support activities.
• Assist sustainment personnel as required in identifying and isolating faulty systems or subsystems.
• Ensure servers, workstations, and communications devices are backed up for catastrophic recovery.
• Accomplish server backups prior to any software version release or hardware upgrade.
• Report system threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents. Implement security patches and updates. 
• Perform system analysis to determine factors and causes of system performance issues.
• Perform TEMPEST activities as required by contract.
• Perform primary or alternate supply system duties.
• Perform contingency radar operator duties as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain Security clearance. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field relating to Computer Science desired
  • 3 years work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Systems Administration software and hardware support.
• Must have experience with LINUX and Windows operating systems.
• Prior military communications experience desired.
• A physical exam is required as a contingency upon offer. 

 Additional desired experience and skills:

• Must have or able to obtain a CompTIA Security + CE or Cisco CCNA Security RedHat Linux certification, and/or Microsoft Windows certification.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.