MALS Senior System Administrator - MALS-14 (MCAS Cherry Point)

Paradigm Max Q•Havelock, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior System Administrator provides technical support and training for the Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS) at the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS), sustaining aviation programs of record and networks that support 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aviation readiness and deployable capability. The position is onsite at MCAS Cherry Point in Cherry Point, North Carolina, and requires an active Secret clearance. The role is contingent upon contract award. The administrator supports ALIMS and related server and network systems through system management, troubleshooting, network and security engineering, deployment planning, and training. The position advises on aviation information systems program-of-record operations and supports Tactical Aviation Data Network (TADN) and other communications equipment in deployed settings, including aboard the T-AVB. Success means systems are available, secure, and compliant; faults and vulnerabilities are addressed with appropriate NIWC/NAVAIR coordination; personnel are trained; and deployed and garrison networks support mission readiness.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance.
Specialized experience planning, implementing, and managing complex server and network infrastructures for maximum uptime, security, and performance.
Experience designing system architecture and administering virtualization environments, including VMware and Linux, and cloud environments.
Experience managing security functions such as firewalls, backups, and system protection.
Ability to develop and use scripts for automation.
Experience mentoring junior technical staff.
Experience managing, installing, and maintaining network infrastructure, hardware, software, and application support environments.
Experience deploying LANs, securing information systems, and ensuring network connectivity in operational and forward-deployed environments.
Meet one of the stated education/experience tiers: 10 years general and 7 years specific experience with no degree; 8 years general and 5 years specific experience with an associate's degree; 6 years general and 5 years specific experience with a bachelor's degree; 4 years general and 2 years specific experience with a master's degree; or 2 years general and 1 year specific experience with a PhD.

Nice To Haves

ALIMS or NTCSS experience.
RHEL, Windows Server, and VMware administration experience.
NIWC/NAVAIR coordination experience.
RMF/POA&M and vulnerability remediation experience.
Experience in a Department of the Navy or USMC aviation logistics IT environment.

Responsibilities

Provide on-the-job training to ALIMS personnel on operation and servicing of program-of-record equipment, and specialized training for support in operational environments.
Manage and troubleshoot server operating systems, including RHEL and Windows Server, and hypervisors such as VMware, supporting systems such as NTCSS.
Isolate and repair system faults and submit support requests to NIWC and NAVAIR.
Conduct advanced technical analysis for planning, installing, and operating network architectures.
Ensure network infrastructure projects comply with regulations and support deployed and garrison networks, including external connectivity.
Manage vulnerability remediation and POA&M submissions.
Serve as a technical advisor for aviation information systems program-of-record operations.
Support the employment of TADN and other communications equipment in deployed environments, including aboard the T-AVB.
Plan, implement, and manage complex server and network infrastructures for uptime, security, and performance.
Design system architecture and administer virtualization and cloud environments.
Manage security functions, including firewalls, backups, and system protection.
Develop and use scripts for automation.
Mentor junior technical staff.
Install and maintain network infrastructure, hardware, software, and application support environments; deploy LANs, secure information systems, and ensure network connectivity in operational and forward-deployed environments.