Ready to launch your career?  Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space!  RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets!  We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.  

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining, and delivering world class solutions!  If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This position is located at Vandenberg SFB.

This position not eligible for a (hybrid) telecommuting schedule. 

Essential Functions

• Develop, monitor, support, and maintain systems in a 24x7 highly available production environment. 

• Microsoft Server administration - Install and patch Operation System (OS), apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), create file shares, apply folder permissions, analyze log files, and automate routine administration tasks.

• Web server – Instantiate and administer web sites using Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS). Manage web certificates.

• Server hardware - Setup, configure and troubleshoot physical server hardware, storage arrays, cabling, and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). Maintain server lifecycle - provisioning, maintenance, and decommissioning of the hardware.

• VMware - Build and manage virtual machines in a vSphere environment, configure datastores, VM migrations, manage certificates, apply updates, patches and STIGS.

• Backups - Manage server backup and restore operations using Backup Exec and tape backup hardware.

• Administration of Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, and Windows SQL Server operating systems. 

• Track licensing and support contracts for server related software and hardware. 

• Create and track work orders.

• Create, monitor, and maintain work procedures supporting process improvement and knowledge management practices.

• Resolve errors and alarms quickly and provide timely escalation and support process improvements.

• Work with external vendors/consultants to diagnose complex problems and drive resolution.

• Engage in knowledge sharing and provide training to enhance Quality Control of production and development environments.

• Provide server and application support during launch operations.

• Work on system initiatives, new projects, and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to take ownership and lead issue analysis and resolution efforts and commit to "doing what it takes" to resolve technical issues regardless of the effort or time frame required.

• Ability to generate and implement innovative solutions to problems to create new products, processes, and services.  

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to document work performed, and communicate complex technical problems concisely and professionally to technical and non­technical audiences.

• Ability to work independently to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, identify, isolate, and resolve technical issues.

• Ability to portray a high degree of professionalism and ability to work with customers, senior leadership and peers.

• Excellent organization skills with the ability to work multiple tasks concurrently while adapting to changes in task priority.

• History of punctuality and reliability with a strong work ethic.

• Able to adapt to changing technologies, security threats, and changing priorities.  

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent technical discipline, related military experience, and/or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years’ work experience as a Windows Server Administrator.  

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access). Visio a plus.   

• Experienced with Virtualization using VMware.   

• Knowledge and experience to manage server backup and restore operations.

• Microsoft IIS website administration and web certificate management experience.

• Efficient troubleshooting and problem-solving experience, adept at identifying issues, diagnosing problems, and swiftly finding solutions.  

• Experience developing reports with querying Microsoft SQL, preferred.

• VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DVC) certification, preferred.   
• Familiarity with Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPR) network operation and configuration, preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle databases, preferred. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours, or on weekends, to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Must have current CompTIA Security certification or ability to obtain one within six months of hire date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• This position is assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. 

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth.  Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment. 

The salary range for this role is $76,970 to $98,727.; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.