Systems Administrator

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides system administration, integration and application support for mission systems.
• Serves as technical POC on behalf of mission system program offices.
• Tracks systems asset lifecycles and plan in accordance with program office guidance.
• Provides technical guidance, assist with troubleshooting complex issues, and train technicians and staff as necessary.
• Collaborates with staff, IA coordinators, and network administrators to ensure system functionality and security compliance.
• Performs regular system backups and disaster recovery testing.
• Performs shift work as required to support operations and exercise and contingency requirements.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting and system performance monitoring.
• Administers and maintains VMware virtual environments, including vCenter Server Appliances and ESXi hosts, to ensure stable operations.
• Manages NetApp storage arrays, providing high-performance NFS services and efficient volume management to meet data-intensive needs.
• Deploys and maintains Gigamon V-Series virtual taps to support comprehensive traffic monitoring and visibility within the virtual environment.
• Maintains high availability through strategic VM migrations to mitigate maintenance impacts and ensure maximum system uptime.
• Executes software lifecycle management by staying current with the latest versions of ONTAP, ESXi, Center, and VMware Tools.
• Enforces cybersecurity compliance by applying DoD STIGs and ensuring successful weekly vulnerability scans across all managed systems.
• Maintains high availability through strategic VM migrations to mitigate maintenance impacts and ensure maximum system uptime.
• Monitors and optimizes system performance, proactively troubleshooting and resolving complex infrastructure alerts or bottlenecks.
• Oversees access control by managing user accounts and permissions for both the virtual environment and NetApp storage arrays.
• Facilitates environment growth by provisioning, importing, and configuring new virtual machines based on organizational requirements.
• Implements disaster recovery protocols, ensuring routine backups and rapid restoration capabilities to maintain business continuity.
• Manages technical procurement, including budgeting and renewing support and maintenance contracts for VMware and NetApp assets.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have at least five (5) years providing technical and direct support as Network Engineer supporting DOW network infrastructure.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience with management of IT systems infrastructure and related processes.
• Must have at least one (1) year experience with Maritime Operation Centers and Data Fusion Centers.
• Must have at least one (1) year experience with Joint Range Application C / Link 16 protocols.
• Must have at least one (1) year experience with C2 system architecture.
• At least twelve (12) months’ experience with MS Office Products and other software.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with related experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or STEM.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare
• Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
• 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Health and Welfare Medical
• Holiday Leave
• Industry Competitive Salaries
• Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)
• Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
• Performance / Award Bonuses
• Professional Development Coursework
• Technical Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• TotalChoice™ Voluntary Benefits
• STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer