Cybersecurity System Administrator at Aerodyne Industries – Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Cybersecurity System Administrator

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion MultiPurpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Responsibilities Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

· Deploy, monitor and maintain cybersecurity tools across multiple systems.

· Collaborate with team and system owner to proactively identify and resolve potential technical issues and or improve the systems security posture.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cybersecurity tool performance, data accuracy, and availability.

· Ensure that systems are hardened and maintain compliance with cybersecurity standards.

· Perform periodic systems upgrades and patches in between critical operations.

· Proficient with Vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, and analyzing vulnerability scan results, assessing risk levels, and prioritizing remediation efforts.

· Serve as the primary escalation point for technical issues encountered by system administrators.

· Define, document and follow standards and best practices for systems design, testing, and implementation.

Qualifications

·Bachelor of Science (BS) in related field with at least 4 years of IT experience or 6 years IT experience. Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

· Experience in Linux/Unix/Windows system administration.

· Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks.

· Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Other Essential Functions

If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.

Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.