CPCE (CPOF) Systems Administrator - Active Secret Clearance

Akima, LLC • Sumter, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator (MCSS/CPOF) to join a team responsible for leading, planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining the USARCENT’s Mission Command Systems (MCS) and Battle Command Common Services for USARCENT G6. This role will facilitate network and Data Dissemination Servers (DDS) connections with other directorates and their Battle Command Systems, ensuring situational awareness for the Command and 24/7 accessibility of tactical communication stacks, both enterprise and battle command systems, worldwide.

Requirements

• Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) with at least three (3) years of experience with the Mission Command Systems (MCS) and/or Army Battle Command Services (ABCS).
• Must possess, at minimum, an active DoD 8570.01-M IAT II compliant certification at the time of hire (e.g. CCNA-Security, Security+ CE, SSCP, CySA+, etc.); IAT III compliant certifications also permissible.
• Must have a customer-accepted Computing Environment (CE) certification, or be able to obtain one within 6-months of hire (e.g. Microsoft, Cisco, VMWare, or from a similar vendor).
• Demonstrated experience with VMWare, to include building and maintaining new virtual machines.

Nice To Haves

• High level of problem-solving skills and the ability to recommend and implement alternative set-up and/or operations for complex systems.
• Detail-oriented and possesses the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional presence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to read, speak and effectively communicate in the English language.
• Solid work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, install, operate and maintain (EIO&M) components of the USARCENT Mission Command Systems and Services, including associated applications and hardware.
• Assist the Government with the current and future USARCENT fielded Mission Command systems and services capabilities such as, but not limited to, the Digital Dissemination Service (DDS), Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE), and Global Command and Control System–Army (GCCS-A), with the common goal of improving interoperability across all platforms.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Mission Command Systems and Services (MCSS) fielded to USARCENT, including Publish and Subscribe Service (PASS), DDS, Windows Operating Systems/Servers, fielded MCSS servers, and supported systems IAVAs.
• Provide technical support for interoperability of the Army MCSS, including links to Global Command and Control Systems-Army/Joint (GCCS-A/J), and for the integration of Common Operational Picture (COP) across Warfighting functional applications and systems management using CPOF/CPCE, Integrated Intelligence and Imagery (I3), Integrated C4I Systems Framework (ICSF), AGILE Client, and other associated systems connected through the DDS.
• Integrate systems and their applications with other Mission Command Systems (MCS) and joint platform systems.
• Assist in managing the functionality, security, efficiency, and integrity of Army MCSS, as well as the associated virtual machines (VM) and enterprise servers.
• Conduct monthly Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Nessus scans.
• Conduct quarterly information assurance vulnerability alert (IAVA) updates in accordance with Department of Defense Information Systems Standards, DISA, and DoD 8570 in accordance with the Program Manager, Tactical Mission Command (PM TMC), or managing program office, guidelines.
• Establish Tactical Enterprise services for deployment through the Global Command and Control System-Army (GCCS-A), ensuring operability and update information is uploaded unto the system.
• Provide support to Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A), Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS), and Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS).
• Provide “Back-up” duties and responsibilities in support of the Global Command and Control Systems- Army/Joint (GCCSA/J) administration position.

Benefits

• competitive benefits packages
• challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth
• comprehensive benefits
• competitive pay
• growth opportunities
• excellent retirement options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED