Ground Systems Controller

About Us:

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.

Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves! 

Job Description:

Cortina Solutions is seeking a Ground Systems Controller. This candidate will work in a control room environment to provide ground system support services for International Space Station (ISS) Ground Systems to include Operations Engineering support for ISS Payloads and other NASA programs.

The Ground Systems Controller is responsible for configuring, monitoring, and recovering critical ground system services required to support Marshall Operations Systems, Services, and Integration II (MOSSI II) contract. Critical services include telemetry receipt, routing and archival, voice/video distribution, and configuration management systems. Operations are conducted 365x24x7. 

The individual selected must be willing and able to work all shifts (11 p.m. to 7 a.m., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.). The individual selected will be expected to work weekends and holidays that fall during her/his scheduled work week.

Job Requirements:

• Must have an Associate's degree or equivalent related experience (4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (US Citizenship is required)
• Must have working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
• The individual selected must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays (40 hours per week)
• Must have excellent writing and speaking skills
• The candidate will undergo a rigorous training certification program and must successfully complete certification to retain their position 
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
  
• An interest in NASA and the space program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field preferred
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix and Microsoft command line functions a plus
• Previous experience working in a help desk call center, computer systems maintenance, plant operations, etc. preferred

Benefits:
Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families. 

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance 

• VSP Vision 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Compatible Health Plan

• Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement 

• Company-paid Life Insurance 

• Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance 

• Matching 401(k) Plan 

• Flexible PTO 
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Federal Holidays 

• Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations 

• Professional Development 

Primary location: Huntsville, AL. ​Occasional travel may be required.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Cortina Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.