Senior Systems Administrator

CACI International•Fort Dix, NJ

1d•$94,500 - $208,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide Systems Administration and Management of Networks and Communications Devices at the Satellite Network Operations Center at Fort Dix, NJ. Supports a Team of Network Engineers and Help Desk Administrators in the fielding, operations and sustainment of the Global Rapid Response Information Package (GRRIP) in CONUS and OCONUS locations. Investigate various technical, network, security and operational problems that are often complex and require extensive investigation, analysis and advanced solutioning based on the challenges faced with operationally deployed units in various CONUS and OCONUS Locations. Communicate effectively to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance
At least 10 years of Department of the Army experience engineering, securing, and supporting mission-critical military communication systems and multi-enclave networks (NIPR, SIPR, MPE).
Must have served as the primary Information Management Officer (IMO) liaison to Network Enterprise Centers (NEC), developing real-time security dashboards, and delivering comprehensive technical training and global support to U.S. Army personnel.
CompTia Security Plus
Experience with VMware vSphere
Experience with ESXi (7.x/8.x)
Experience with vSAN (Virtual Storage Area Network)
Experience with Microsoft Windows Server (2019/2022)
Experience with Windows 10/11
Experience with VMware PowerCLI
Experience with PowerShell
Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication

Nice To Haves

Technical skills and experience associated with Dell PowerEdge
Technical skills and experience associated with Dell Laptops and Workstations
Technical skills and experience associated with HP EliteDesk
Technical skills and experience associated with Dell N and S Series switches
Technical skills and experience associated with Cisco UCS220 Servers
Technical skills and experience associated with Cisco Switches and Routers
Technical skills and experience associated with Microsoft SQL [2016/2019]
Technical skills and experience associated with PostgreSQL
Technical skills and experience associated with Solarwinds Orion Platform

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain a virtualization infrastructure consisting of ESXi hosts, vCenter Servers, and 50+ Windows and Linux virtual machines.
Engineer and maintain the standardized baseline system image for multiple GRRIP equipment variants ensuring consistent software deployment and global operational readiness.
Serve as Information Management Officer (IMO) and primary liaison to the Network Enterprise Center (NEC), managing user requirements, reporting network issues, and leading lifecycle equipment refreshes.
Manage IT equipment lifecycles, including installation, configuration, patching, and system hardening in strict compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Engineer a fully operational Point of Presence (POP) across three distinct network enclaves (NIPR, SIPR, and MPE), ensuring continuous and secure connectivity.
Monitor and analyze system, application, and security logs to identify, investigate, and triage system errors, performance degradation, and potential security incidents.
Create custom dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide leadership with real-time visibility into system health and security posture.
Deliver expert technical support for the Global Rapid Response Information Package (GRRIP) system to a global user base of U.S. Army personnel, civilians, and contractors via remote and hands-on methods.
Develop and execute training programs on the operational use of the AN/PSC 15 (GRRIP) Kit, significantly enhancing user proficiency and system adoption.