Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

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Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer VMware virtualization environment and NetApp storage suite, ensuring high availability, performance, and backup/recovery operations.
• CENTRIXS Admin: Manage Cisco network devices supporting CENTRIXS (Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System) coalition networks; handle configuration, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting for secure information sharing with allied forces.
• Red Hat System Admin: Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8) systems on C2LAN (Command and Control Local Area Network) platforms; perform OS patching, user management, security hardening, and application support.
• Windows Domain Controller Admin: Manage Active Directory domain controllers, Group Policy, user accounts, authentication, and related Windows Server infrastructure.
• Participate in operational exercises, drills, and real-world scenarios to support testing, validation, failover, and recovery procedures.
• Monitor system health, apply security updates, remediate vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance with DoD policies and STIGs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders, to resolve incidents and implement enhancements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Required: Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred for elevated access).
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher DoD-approved baseline).
• Hands-on experience administering enterprise IT systems in a DoD or classified environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-oriented setting.
• Willingness and ability to participate in exercises, which may include non-standard hours or travel.

Highly Desired (Priority Specialization)

• Direct experience administering CENTRIXS networks, including Cisco device management (routers, switches, firewalls) in coalition environments.
• Proven expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8) administration, including scripting, SELinux, and system hardening on operational C2 systems.
• Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi and NetApp ONTAP storage management.
• Windows Server administration, focusing on Domain Controllers and Active Directory.
• Familiarity with Navy-specific networks or Pearl Harbor/Hawaii-based DoD operations.