Manage and secure classified systems in a TS/SCI environment as a Senior Systems Administrator at Astranis.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Administer classified servers and workstations
- Perform system administration on TS/SCI systems
- Install and maintain operating systems and applications
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
- Support system upgrades and decommissioning
Must have
- Current CompTIA Security+ certification
- Experience supporting classified system accreditation
- Experience with cybersecurity compliance activities
Nice to have
- SCI and/or Special Access Program experience
- Previous COMSEC Custodian or Manager experience
- Experience with eMASS, ACAS, Nessus, SCAP
Practical constraints
- U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency required
Requirements
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Systems Administrator for the USG Program at Astranis is tasked with the secure management and troubleshooting of classified information systems, specifically JWICS and CWAN. This role requires expertise in cybersecurity practices, system configuration, and compliance with stringent security protocols. Ideal candidates will have a background in classified system administration, with relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and experience in government security environments. Astranis, a rapidly growing satellite technology company, emphasizes a collaborative approach to maintaining the security and operational integrity of its systems.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 31, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page November 2, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Security roles (median ~$170,000).
- Starts above 6% of 67 comparable senior security roles in United States that list AWS we track (median $180,000 across 43 companies). See AWS salary trends
- AWS appears in 27.4% of 343 comparable senior security roles in United States; Cybersecurity appears in 3.5% of 343 comparable senior security roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Systems Administrator, USG Program role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $135,000–$205,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astranis is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Azure, CWAN, Cybersecurity, JWICS.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Systems Administrator, USG Program role at Astranis.
From the original posting
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.
Senior Systems Administrator, USG Program
The System Administrator – JWICS/CWAN is responsible for the secure administration, operation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of information systems operating within a TS/SCI classified environment, including JWICS, CWAN, and associated National Security Systems (NSS).
This position provides hands-on technical support for classified servers, workstations, network devices, applications, and supporting infrastructure. The System Administrator ensures systems are securely configured, maintained, monitored, and operated in accordance with applicable Dow, Intelligence Community (IC), customer, RMF, cybersecurity, COMSEC, and classified-information security requirements.
The position works closely with the ISSM, COMSEC, Industrial Security, Physical Security, and government/customer technical representatives to maintain the security and operational availability of classified systems.
Role
Classified System Administration:
- Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot JWICS, CWAN, and associated TS/SCI systems.
- Perform system administration on classified servers, workstations, network devices, and supporting infrastructure.
- Install and maintain authorized operating systems, applications, patches, and security updates.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, privileged accounts, system services, and system resources.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, authentication, network connectivity, and system-performance issues.
- Support system upgrades, technology refreshes, hardware replacement, and system decommissioning.
- Maintain system availability while ensuring required security controls remain in place.
Cybersecurity & System Security:
- Implement and maintain approved security configurations and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Support vulnerability identification, remediation, patch management, and configuration compliance.
- Maintain system security logs and support security monitoring and audit requirements.
- Identify and immediately report security incidents, unauthorized activity, vulnerabilities, or anomalous behavior.
- Enforce least privilege, separation of duties, and controlled administrative access.
- Current CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) certification in compliance with DoD Directive 8140
- Experience supporting classified system accreditation and cybersecurity compliance activities.
Bonus
- SCI and/or Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
- Previous COMSEC Custodian or COMSEC Manager experience.
- Experience supporting DCSA Security Reviews and government inspections.
- Experience with eMASS, ACAS, Nessus, SCAP, or similar cybersecurity tools.
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
- Government COMSEC training and certification.
- Experience with AWS of Azure Classified Cloud
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
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