RGNext Looking for Information Systems Specialist II – 3048 at Cape Canaveral, FL  Full Time

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 Operation and Maintenance employee, you will join a team of highly motivated and innovative professionals who take pride in their work and in the mission of developing, sustaining, and delivering world class space launch solutions! If you are seeking to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s busiest launch port, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This position is assigned to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL.

This position is not eligible for telecommuting.

Essential Functions

• Support Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Virtual Memory System (VMS), Distributed Range Safety Display (DRSD), Flight Operations Version 1 (FOV1), Launch Analysis Production System (LAPS), Radar Video Processing (RVP), Surveillance Control Display System (SCDS), Single Point Acquisition and Radar Control (SPARC) Switch Control (SC), SPARC Radar Graphics (RG), NASCOM Interface Personal Computer (NIPC), and Ascension Designate Software System (FADSS) systems in classified or unclassified modes of operation with monitoring and logging software to collect and manage events and system status
• Daily use of scripting skills (Perl, UNIX, Linux, VMS) to aid team within the bounds of Configuration Management Control
• Create and manage backup software/hardware and recovery strategies
• Create and manage use of Storage Area Network (SAN) technologies and various forms of removable media
• Facilitate system initiatives and new projects that are being developed or installed
• Author and manage scripts to help support critical data reduction applications, and streamline functionality during conversion from older to newer platforms
• Works directly with Information Assurance (IA) support group verifying IA compliance
• Resolve errors and alarms quickly and provides timely problem escalation
• Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations, maintenance, and launch support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, written and oral, to interact with team members, leadership and customers
• Possess analytical and problem solving skills
• Promotes process improvements
• Quality driven and customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment with unscheduled changing priorities and still meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changes in task priorities
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent technical discipline, related military experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) years’ experience supporting computer systems, software applications and computer hardware associated with or comparable to Range Safety/Data Handling systems
• Experienced in a multi-server environment with cluster technologies and interface connection strategies
• Understanding of and experience working with a wide variety of Server and/or workstation platforms using a variety of hardware platforms, using DOS, Windows, Ultrix, AIX, Unix, Linux and VAX/VMS operating systems
• Strong understanding of networking – routing, subnets, UDP, TCP, IP and VLANs on various systems (switches/Routers/Gateway interfaces)
• Experience troubleshooting, performing root cause analysis, identifying and isolating technical issues
• Strong technical writing capabilities to document system and operational observations
• Familiarity with Eastern Range Safety/Data Handing systems, preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to lift equipment and components up to 35 pounds
• COMPTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of start date, current certification preferred
• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• 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
• Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement

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.

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.