System Administrator III

Valiant Integrated Services•Lewis-McChord, WA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Valiant is looking for a System Administrator III to join their team. This role involves providing information system analysis, working independently in systems engineering and on-site integration/operation within an Army Mission Command environment for exercises and events at the Mission Training Complex (MTC). Responsibilities include software installation, end-to-end operational testing, system interface configuration, and providing subject matter expertise to enhance Army Mission Command Systems. The role also involves translating mission requirements into solutions using simulation models/equipment, planning, scripting, and supporting various types of exercises and events. The System Administrator III will install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and RHEL systems, integrate Windows and Linux computer systems, assist with Risk Management Framework compliance, and support equipment/facility setup and recovery operations. Proficiency with current and future versions of simulation operating software and hardware fielded to the MTC is required, along with other assigned duties.

Requirements

Active Secret or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity and/or Information Assurance (IA). OR Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Cybersecurity and/or IA, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in one of these fields. OR Master's degree in CS, IT, Cybersecurity and/or IA, or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience in one of these fields.
Meet DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements at Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT II) or must meet the minimum DoD 8140 DCWF equivalent requirements (Intermediate). Currently the position requires CompTIA Security+.
Must be able to successfully meet all training required of DoD computing environments for all supported systems within 6 months of hire.
Experience as a federation manager of High-Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) training federations.
Able to work independently and act as lead when section team lead is unavailable.
Must be able to work on-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington.
Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10-15% of the time).
Must be a disciplined worker capable of meeting short suspenses.
Must have excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
Proficient in the following applications: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and VISIO.
Must be able to support shift work that occurs outside normal working hours to support 24/7 operations during exercise events that may be more than 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

5+ years' experience in planning simulation exercise architectures, supervising implementation of communication systems, and integration of Army Mission Command Systems in support of distributed exercises.
Certification in predominant operating systems, including: CompTIA Linux+, Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator or Redhat Certified Systems Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate certification.
Experience with VMWare installation, configuration, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Provide information system analysis techniques and procedures to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications to support MTC exercises and events.
Work independently in systems engineering and on-site integration/operation within an Army Mission Command environment for exercises and events at the MTC.
Install software; information system end to end operational testing; install, configure interface to systems; provide subject matter expertise to modify and enhance Army Mission Command Systems.
Provide design and analysis skills to facilitate the integration of Army Mission Command systems.
Assist in translating mission requirements and information into solutions using simulation models/equipment; planning, scripting.
Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot both Windows based and RHEL workstations and server class systems in all MTC Facilities.
Integrate Windows and Linux computer systems (servers and workstations).
Assist Information Assurance managers with maintaining Risk Management Framework compliance.
Provide support to Live, Virtual, Constructive, Gaming and Low Overhead exercises and events.
Provide input and support to the creation of training related products, along with AAR activities.
Support equipment/facility setup and recovery operations at all MTC facilities in support of MTC events and exercises.
Be proficient with current and future versions of simulation operating software and hardware fielded to the Mission Training Complex.
Other duties as assigned.