GPS IIF Mission System Administrator (Expert)

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Schriever AFB, CO, USA
In-Office
99K-135K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Administer and sustain classified systems supporting the GPS IIF satellite constellation and ground infrastructure. Responsibilities include hardware and software integration, GitLab administration, automation, scripting, monitoring, data analysis, configuration management, cybersecurity compliance, troubleshooting, release implementation, documentation, and mission operations support. The role is fully onsite, requires an active Secret-level clearance, and includes occasional domestic travel and infrequent after-hours on-call support.
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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) seeks a seeks an GPS IIF Mission System Administrator (Expert) to serve on the Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF program, within our Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) division located at Schriever Space Force Base, about 10 miles east of Colorado Springs.
GPS is a satellite-based radio-navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force and is the world's first global utility. GPS provides position, navigation, and timing (PNT) data to military and civilian users globally with countless applications and an unlimited number of users.
Boeing has over 45 years of history in GPS, including achieving full system capability in 1995. The current Boeing team supports the US Space Force by sustaining and monitoring the health and capabilities of the 12 GPS Block IIF satellites in the GPS constellation, launched from 2010 to 2016. The Boeing GPS sustainment team also provides support to our U.S. Space Force customer with reports and expertise on all aspects of the GPS system. Sustainment efforts will continue through the life of the Block IIF satellites, with a design life expectancy to 2031 and beyond. The program currently operates under a 10-year sustainment contract, from 2022 to 2031.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Support mission-critical systems that enable operations for the GPS IIF satellite constellation and associated ground infrastructure
  • Work as part of a high-performing team responsible for maintaining the reliability, stability, and security of classified systems supporting the GPS IMOSC operational mission
  • Integrate and automate hardware, software, and configuration management processes to help ensure system performance, security posture, and mission readiness
  • Provide technical support and problem resolution for classified environments
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of automation and services that improve system reliability and configuration control
  • Assist with system monitoring, performance analysis, and the application of data-driven and engineering-based solutions to improve sustainment, resiliency, and cybersecurity compliance
  • Collaborate across logistics, automation, engineering, and cyber disciplines to support a modernized ecosystem that meets evolving mission and security requirements
  • Administer and support GitLab Platform usage, including administration, workflow automation, and related integration activities
  • Develop, maintain, and improve automation, scripting, dashboards, databases, and metrics tools that support system administration, configuration management, reliability, and alerting.
  • Apply data analysis and visualization techniques to produce performance metrics, trend analysis, and on-demand reporting for system reliability and mission support.
  • Perform system hardware integration and system software integration and support cybersecurity implementation across classified and unclassified environments.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement hardware and software changes for enterprise releases while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and configuration management requirements
  • Support live mission operations and offline test activities to ensure system functionality, readiness, and conformance to mission requirements
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective resolution actions to improve system stability and performance
  • Integrate cybersecurity solutions into system architecture and associated processes to support security compliance and operational resilience
  • Assist with technical documentation, system records, cybersecurity tasks, and configuration management audits as required

This position is expected to be fully onsite at Schriever SFB, CO and necessitates the ability to navigate the military base worksite where there are buildings without elevators and a long walk from the parking lot.
This role requires and active interim or final U.S. security clearance; Secret or above.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Active final U.S. DoD security clearance; Secret or above
  • 3+ years of related experience
  • Current Security+ (Sec+) certification or other current IAT level II DoD 8140 (previously 8570) Approved Baseline Certification
  • Data analytics and report automation experience
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python
  • Willing and able to travel up to 10% domestically
  • If not within commuting distance of Schriever SFB, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Experience developing and maintaining scripting and automation tools in secure, offline, classified, or hybrid environments
  • Experience administering Windows based systems
  • Database administration, preferably PostgreSQL, experience
  • Experience administering GitLab platforms
  • PowerShell experience
  • Experience integrating hardware, software, and cybersecurity solutions in system environments
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues
  • Experience working in classified, on-premises, or virtualized environments

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated ad hoc support outside of typical business hours to cover infrequent alternating 24/7 on-call responsibilities for satellite anomalies and operational events.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range (Expert- Level 3): $99,450 - $134,550
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 09, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Active final U.S. DoD security clearance at Secret level or above
  • At least 3 years of related experience
  • Current Security+ certification or another current IAT Level II DoD 8140-approved baseline certification
  • Experience with data analytics and report automation
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% domestically
  • Willingness and ability to relocate at own expense if outside commuting distance of Schriever Space Force Base
  • Experience developing and maintaining scripting and automation tools in secure, offline, classified, or hybrid environments
  • Experience administering Windows-based systems
  • Database administration experience, preferably PostgreSQL
  • Experience administering GitLab platforms
  • PowerShell experience
  • Experience integrating hardware, software, and cybersecurity solutions in system environments
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues
  • Experience working in classified, on-premises, or virtualized environments

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