System Administrator (Ridgecrest)

System Administrator

PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Whether you're an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you'll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you're passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future of defense technology!

About the Role

PMAT has an immediate need and is seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Administrator to support software integration, system maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting on-site in China Lake, CA. The System Administrator will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deploy software builds and patches, document and apply network configurations, support test events, collect and communicate user feedback, and ensure the system's successful operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on deployment of Navy C4ISR, combat systems, or mission-critical software solutions in a classified lab environment.
• Assist with hardware and software installation, updates, and configuration adapting planned procedures to fit the mission and environment with support from the development team.
• Execute test procedures and support verification and validation (V&V) activities, recording and reporting test results.
• Identify, analyze, track, and create detailed records of problems that appear during testing and deployments, such as software defects, bugs, functionality issues, and output errors.
• Assist with development, configuration, and usage of test scripts to simulate various interfaces, collect and analyze test data.
• Perform on-site root cause analysis to properly report and work toward resolving any undesired or broken system behaviors.
• Follow configuration management practices for tracking system baselines and hardware / software revisions.
• Create and deliver Test reports to Project Manager(s) and customer(s).
• Collaborate with systems engineers, test teams, and program managers to support successful system integration milestones.
• Serve as a product expert translating technical background into end user impact regarding various operational, configurational, or design decisions.

Required Skills and Experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

Education and Certification Requirements

Citizenship and Clearance Requirements

Location

Travel

Work Environment

PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.