Senior Systems Administrator, USG Program

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system.

The Senior Systems Administrator, USG Program is responsible for the secure administration, operation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of information systems operating within a TS/SCI classified environment, including JWICS, CWAN, and associated National Security Systems (NSS).

Role Classified System Administration:

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot JWICS, CWAN, and associated TS/SCI systems.
• Perform system administration on classified servers, workstations, network devices, and supporting infrastructure.
• Install and maintain authorized operating systems, applications, patches, and security updates.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, privileged accounts, system services, and system resources.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, authentication, network connectivity, and system-performance issues.
• Support system upgrades, technology refreshes, hardware replacement, and system decommissioning.
• Maintain system availability while ensuring required security controls remain in place.

Cybersecurity & System Security:

• Implement and maintain approved security configurations and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Support vulnerability identification, remediation, patch management, and configuration compliance.
• Maintain system security logs and support security monitoring and audit requirements.
• Identify and immediately report security incidents, unauthorized activity, vulnerabilities, or anomalous behavior.
• Enforce least privilege, separation of duties, and controlled administrative access.

Requirements:

• Current CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) certification in compliance with DoD Directive 8140.
• Experience supporting classified system accreditation and cybersecurity compliance activities.

Bonus:

• SCI and/or Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
• Previous COMSEC Custodian or COMSEC Manager experience.
• Experience supporting DCSA Security Reviews and government inspections.
• Experience with eMASS, ACAS, Nessus, SCAP, or similar cybersecurity tools.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Government COMSEC training and certification.
• Experience with AWS or Azure Classified Cloud.

What we offer:

• Base salary: $135,000 - $205,000 USD.
• Equity package via incentive stock options.
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement planning.
• Flexible PTO.
• Free on-site catered meals.