System Administrator

Entarian•Honolulu, HI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Entarian is seeking System Administrators to join our team, serving as Command and Control (C2) System Administrators within the Communication and Information Systems Directorate (N6). This role supports the Data Fusion Center (DFC) under Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet’s MOC. The C2 System Administrator will provide technical expertise, implementation, maintenance, sustainment, and planning of C2 systems and applications, ensuring the day-to-day operation, technical supervision, and security of mission-critical C2 systems and network services. The candidate will also act as the Systems and Network virtualization SME for the CPF C2 LAN, responsible for the design and maintenance of the virtualised server farm supporting CPF N63. This position requires "on-site" support, meaning the administrator will be physically located near the deployed system and users at COMPACFLT. Responsibilities include ensuring the daily operations of STACC systems, applying patches, upgrades, and configuration changes to maintain security, and supporting exercises which may require longer shifts. The administrator will also serve as the communication conduit for localized COMPACFLT technical issues requiring STACC systems engineering reachback. Technical expertise and direct enhanced support encompass system administration, integration, and application support for DFC mission systems (LMMT, C2BMC, Radiant Mercury, AIS), serving as the technical point of contact for CPF to DFC mission system Program Offices, tracking systems asset life-cycles, providing technical guidance and training, and collaborating with N6 staff, IA coordinators, and network administrators. Regular system backups and disaster recovery testing are also required, along with shift work to support N63 operations and exercise/contingency requirements.

Requirements

Active US SECRET level clearance
Bachelor’s degree (with related experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or STEM); Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Minimum two years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) DOD 8570.01-M certification.
At least five (5) years providing technical and direct support as Network Engineer supporting DOW network infrastructure.
At least five (5) years of experience with management of IT systems infrastructure and related processes.
At least one (1) year experience with Maritime Operation Centers and Data Fusion Centers.
At least one (1) year experience with Joint Range Application C / Link 16 protocols.
At least one (1) year experience with C2 system architecture.
At least twelve (12) months’ experience with MS Office Products and other software such as Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro and Visio.
Proficiency in administering Windows 10 / 11 and Red Hat Linux System operating systems.
Understanding of core network protocols (TCP/IP), LANs/WANs, routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Implement and enforce system and security policies based on DoD standards, including STIGS and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Provide advanced troubleshooting and system performance monitoring (i.e. CPU, memory, disk I/O).
Knowledge in MOC, DFC Ops, Joint Range Application C/Link 16 Protocols.
Ability to lift, carry and setup servers and computers, as needed, for configurations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with related experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or STEM.
Experience serving as the technical point of contact for C2 systems and applications.
Experience as the Systems and Network virtualization SME for CPF C2 LAN for the Communication and Information Systems Directorate (N6).
Experience supporting the design and maintenance of the virtualized server farm supporting CPF N63.

Responsibilities

Provide system administration, system integration, and application support for DFC mission systems to include Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT), Command and Control Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC), Radiant Mercury, and Automated Identification System (AIS).
Serve as the technical point of contact on behalf of CPF to DFC mission system Program Offices.
Track systems asset life-cycles and plan, acquire, deploy, maintain, and retire assets in accordance to Program Office and CPF guidance.
Provide technical guidance, assist with troubleshooting complex issues, and training DFC technicians and staff as the customer and leadership deem necessary.
Collaborate with the N6 staff, Information Assurance (IA) coordinators, and network administrators to ensure system functionality and security compliance.
Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery testing.
Perform shift work as required to support N63 operations and exercise and contingency requirements.
Administer and maintain VMware virtual environments, including vCenter Server Appliances and ESXi hosts, to ensure stable operations.
Manage NetApp storage arrays, providing high-performance NFS services and efficient volume management to meet data-intensive needs.
Deploy and maintain Gigamon V-Series virtual taps to support comprehensive traffic monitoring and visibility within the virtual environment.
Maintain high availability through strategic VM migrations to mitigate maintenance impacts and ensure maximum system uptime.
Execute software life-cycle management by staying current with the latest versions of ONTAP, ESXi, Center, and VMware Tools.
Enforce cybersecurity compliance by applying DoD STIGs and ensuring successful weekly vulnerability scans across all managed systems.
Monitor and optimize system performance, pro-actively troubleshooting and resolving complex infrastructure alerts or bottlenecks.
Oversee access control by managing user accounts and permissions for both the virtual environment and NetApp storage arrays.
Facilitate environment growth by provisioning, importing, and configuring new virtual machines based on organizational requirements.
Implement disaster recovery protocols, ensuring routine backups and rapid restoration capabilities to maintain business continuity.
Manage technical procurement, including budgeting and renewing support and maintenance contracts for VMware and NetApp assets.