Junior Systems Engineer

SOSi • Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SOSi is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support Command and Control (C2) IT solutions at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. This role involves supporting over 5,000 users across the Pacific theater and solving complex technical challenges for mission-critical operations. The engineer will be part of a team responsible for engineering C2 IT solutions for USINDOPACOM and related component commands, assisting in the development of systems to ensure the health and manageability of the enterprise infrastructure and private cloud platform. The position requires familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) protocols, procedures, and regulations, including Government Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) mandates and Data Centric Security Principles. The role involves regular interaction with senior DoD personnel, effective communication, and preparing executive-level briefings. Key responsibilities include assessing, designing, and roadmapping ZTA and Data Centric Security solutions, contributing to ZTA initiatives, interacting with vendors and partners, leading technical projects, providing mentorship, troubleshooting, and maintaining knowledge of relevant hardware and software.

Requirements

• An Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI Eligibility and US Passport.
• Associates degree in IT, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering or similar, or 4+ years of experience in enterprise IT network engineering and operations involving complex classified DoD environments and mandatory security controls (e.g., STIGs).
• 2+ years implementation and support in server administration.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft or Linux enterprise services portfolio (Exchange, Active Directory, DNS/BIND, DHCP, SQL, etc).
• Prior experience in implementing and supporting DoD secure systems environments.
• Compliant with DoD 8140 DCWF 451 Basic, System Administrator.
• A+, CND, or Network+ certification.
• Server Administration (Microsoft or Linux+) certification at hire.
• Obtain Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) within 6 months.
• Experience with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (Nutanix preferred)
• Experience with NSA CSfC requirements including Multi-Site Connectivity Capability Package (MSCCP) and Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP).
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and/or DISA Trusted Network Environment (TNE)
• Customer-service oriented with a willingness to participate and assist.
• Able to follow instructions and work both independently and in a (distributed) team environment.
• Team-player.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and time-management skills.
• Able to support 24/7 operations (including support to exercises), when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
• Additional IT certifications in relevant technology platform (e.g., Network+, Citrix, Dell, HPE/Aruba, ITIL, Juniper, Microsoft, Nutanix, Palo Alto, VMware).
• Experience with Forcepoint/Everfox Trusted Thin Client.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
• Familiarity with VDI/Virtual Environments and solutions (VMware Horizon, Citrix VDI)
• Familiarity with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and C2 applications.
• Experience in ITIL framework and best practices (e.g., Change Management, Configuration Management, Capacity Planning)
• Experience using Help Desk software (e.g., Jira, Remedy, ServiceNow).

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead in the development of systems to ensure that our enterprise infrastructure and private cloud platform is healthy and manageable.
• Assess, design, and roadmap development for the implementation or integration of ZTA solutions.
• Assess, design, and roadmap development for the implementation or integration of Data Centric Security solutions.
• Contribute, provide technical recommendations, and attend briefings or information sharing forums, with INDOPACOM and the leadership, in support of ZTA initiatives and new capabilities.
• Interact with vendors, other agencies, and Coalition Partners on behalf of the program.
• Lead complex technical projects including upgrades, system integrations, and other installations in support of existing Enterprise capabilities.
• Provide mentorship for Systems Operations personnel in administration principles and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications as assigned.
• Reviews work efforts/implementations and contributes to analysis, After-Action-Reports (AAR).
• Regularly collects and summarizes pertinent network-related accomplishments, issues, and concerns.
• Completes activity reports in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensures compliance of custody and ownership of Government equipment and related components.
• Participates in related solution technologies and special projects, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree