Systems Administrator

Systems Technology Forum•Pearl City, HI

20d

About The Position

Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide technical expertise, implementation, maintenance, sustainment, and planning for C2 systems and applications. The role serves as the Systems and Network virtualization subject matter expert for the Local Area Network, including responsibility for designing and maintaining the virtualized server farm. The administrator supports system operations, applies patches, upgrades, and configuration changes to maintain security, and serves as a communication conduit for localized technical issues requiring systems engineering reachback. Longer shifts may be needed during exercises to ensure system uptime. The position provides system administration, integration, and application support for mission systems; serves as a technical point of contact for mission system program offices; and supports system lifecycle planning, troubleshooting, staff training, security compliance, backups, and disaster recovery. It also administers VMware virtual environments and NetApp storage, deploys Gigamon V-Series virtual taps, and manages virtual machines, system performance, cybersecurity compliance, user access, software lifecycle updates, procurement, and support contracts. A Secret security clearance is required. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a STEM field, together with relevant experience. CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ are desired.

Requirements

At least five years providing technical and direct support as a Network Engineer supporting DOW network infrastructure.
At least five years of experience managing IT systems infrastructure and related processes.
At least one year of experience with Maritime Operation Centers and Data Fusion Centers.
At least one year of experience with Joint Range Application C / Link 16 protocols.
At least one year of experience with C2 system architecture.
At least twelve months of experience with MS Office products and other software.
Bachelor's degree with related experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or STEM.
Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Network+ certification.
CompTIA Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

Provide system administration, integration, and application support for mission systems.
Serve as the technical point of contact on behalf of mission system program offices.
Track system asset lifecycles and plan in accordance with program office guidance.
Provide technical guidance, troubleshoot complex issues, and train technicians and staff as needed.
Collaborate with staff, information assurance coordinators, and network administrators to maintain system functionality and security compliance.
Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery testing.
Perform shift work as required to support operations, exercises, and contingency requirements.
Troubleshoot advanced issues and monitor system performance.
Administer and maintain VMware virtual environments, including vCenter Server Appliances and ESXi hosts.
Manage NetApp storage arrays, including NFS services and volume management.
Deploy and maintain Gigamon V-Series virtual taps for traffic monitoring and visibility.
Maintain high availability through strategic virtual machine migrations.
Manage software lifecycle updates for ONTAP, ESXi, vCenter, and VMware Tools.
Apply DoD STIGs and ensure weekly vulnerability scans are successful across managed systems.
Monitor and optimize system performance and resolve infrastructure alerts or bottlenecks.
Manage user accounts and permissions for virtual environments and NetApp storage arrays.
Provision, import, and configure virtual machines based on organizational requirements.
Implement disaster recovery protocols and maintain routine backups and rapid restoration capabilities.
Manage technical procurement, including budgeting and renewing VMware and NetApp support and maintenance contracts.