Windows Endpoint Applications Administrator

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

As the Windows Endpoint Applications Administrator (Applications Administrator Staff III/IV), you will develop and maintain security standards for endpoint operating systems, application software, and equipment. You will evaluate, design, and administer enterprise-level client security tools for workstation and servers, including management of system configuration, patching, and software lifecycle.   

Work Model

100% onsite in El Segundo, CA; Chantilly, VA; or Colorado Springs, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Works with client security tools and client management tools to maintain end-user workstation baseline configurations and administration of endpoint security requirements
• Leverages client management tools to deploy security updates, vulnerability patches, hotfixes and other updates to user workstations and servers
• Develops and maintain provisioning scripts to add the latest security updates, software versions, hotfixes, and patches to new system builds
• Develops and maintains software packages for the enterprise software catalog
• Creates and administers program advertisements, job queries, and custom reports
• Troubleshoots failed deployments and agent health issues
• Deploys software using self-service catalog, and workstation targeted deployments
• Creates back-end processes and maintenance to keep the system running healthy, including changes to the core components and settings, software delivery, agent behavior and heath, reporting, and software compliance
• Monitors client health including agent settings and user experience behavior
• Performs general system administration and troubleshooting
• Creates and modifies existing application packages based on changing variables and EOL
• Leverage group policy to modify installation package behavior, restrict OS features, and improve workstation security
• Develops system logging, auditing, and monitoring processes
• Exercises a high degree of responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage 
• Conducts independent security control assessment to confirm and establish that controls are implemented correctly 
• Develops adoption plans including communications and training for new services  
• Evaluates new technologies and leads cross-organizational teams to analyze, select, implement, and integrate these technologies with existing IT services  
• Anticipates future IT service needs and investigates the potential of practical solutions 
• Develops strategies to mitigate end-user issues at an enterprise level   
• Takes initiative to document best practices and automate solutions 
• Documents and trains operations team on customer support, ticket escalation and maintenance

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Applications Administrator Staff III:

• 3 or more years of relevant experience 
• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced experience managing multi-platform Client Security Tools, Client Management Tools or MDM solutions (SCCM, Intune, Workspace One, JAMF, Ivanti or similar)  
• Expertise in design and maintenance of client management technologies in an enterprise environment 
• Experience with configuration management and provisioning tools 
• Experience in producing repeatable, reliable, scalable systems architectures, with high availability, fault tolerance, performance tuning, monitoring, and statistics/metrics collection 
• Advanced knowledge in PowerShell writing scripts and automating processes  
• Must be comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems 
• Ability to communicate and present ideas to customers and all levels of management  
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Security clearance issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Applications Administrator Staff IV include:

• 6 or more years of relevant experience 
• Advanced experience with implementing and managing multi-platform Client Security Tools, Client Management Tools or MDM solutions (SCCM, Intune, Workspace One, JAMF, Ivanti or similar)  
• Advanced knowledge in PowerShell writing scripts and automating processes  

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• MCSE for other Microsoft certifications 
• CompTIA Security+ 
• Experience managing macOS or Linux 
• Agile Scrum or Kanban experience

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Max)

$95,200 - $180,400Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.