IBCS System Admin

Job Description

This team delivers high-level technical support, system integration, and field service engineering for the IBCS Program in direct support of U.S. Army fielding. You will serve as an embedded system administrator in a deployed tactical environment - managing classified networks, hardened Linux and Windows systems, and virtualized infrastructure while operating alongside military units.

Qualifications

• Administer and sustain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in fielded IBCS configurations; manage system health, patching, and configuration management
• Administer Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy in classified network enclaves
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain tactical networks including routers, switches, VLANs, and routing protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF)
• Manage virtualized infrastructure (VMware/Hyper-V) hosting IBCS applications and COTS/GOTS software integrations
• Execute CM-directed system updates, patches, and configuration changes on fielded IBCS systems in accordance with program release documentation
• Represent the IBCS program as the primary technical point of contact for supported units
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network faults across integrated IBCS subsystems; escalate to program engineering as required
• Provide feedback to program leadership on system performance, reliability trends, and end-user issues
• Support Program Help Desk as tier-2/3 escalation point
• Absorb and assist in system emplacement, initialization, and configuration at new fielding sites
• Conduct operator and maintainer training on IBCS system operation and administration

Required Certifications

• IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE strongly preferred; must obtain within 180 days of hire if not already active per DoD 8570/8140)

Desired Skills

• Army 25-series or 255-series background highly preferred (25B (IT Specialist), 25N (Nodal Network Systems), 25U (Signal Support Systems), 25W (Telecommunications Operations Chief), 255A (Information Services Technician), 255N (Network Management Technician), or 255S (Information Protection Technician))
• Army Air Defense background (140A (C2 Systems Technician), 140K (AMD Systems Maintainer Technician), 14E (Patriot Fire Control), 14G (Air Defense Artillery - IBCS), or 14H (Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning))
• Experience operating or maintaining Army tactical network systems (WIN-T, JNN, HCLOS, PACE planning environments)
• Familiarity with SIPRNet and classified network enclave management
• IBCS or similar Army C2 / Air Defense system experience
• Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and comply with state requirements