System Administrator

This position is based in Portsmouth, VA and will require occasional travel.

The System Administrator will provide technical and administrative support of SeaWatch support services for SeaWatch Command and Control (C2AFL).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the SeaWatch in management of Virtual Machine (VM) and containerized environments.
• Provide daily administrative support of SeaWatch lab infrastructure installed at C5ISC to include:
• Maintenance of lab domain accounts.
• Maintenance of lab data storage, including backup/archive.
• Maintenance of lab simulation and stimulation systems.
• Maintenance of domain controller(s), including automated deployment tools.
• Tracking of lab software licenses.
• Recommending improvements to lab infrastructure.
• Setup and management of lab configuration tools.
• Provide technical support in the form of system maintenance plans, performance and activity reports and system performance data analysis.
• Conduct performance measurement activities and report findings to Government representatives.
• Maintain networking hardware and firmware, support lab integration efforts, and enhance network security.
• Provide remote assistance for network casualties.
• Provide oral, written, on-site, or other troubleshooting assistance.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and managing technical documentation, instructions, procedures, and staging lists.
• Interface and coordinate with Government personnel, subcontractors, or other vendor personnel to arrange diagnostics, repairs, and order and manage parts.
• Provide supply level support by documenting and communicating results to Government representatives.
• Assist Government personnel in conferences, meetings, or other problem solving situations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel and work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep managers and supervisors apprised of their progress, ability to work well with others, adhere to contract requirements, and comply with company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain secret clearance.
• Completion of USCG or DOD technical A School.
• Must be experienced in Kanban and Agile methodologies.
• Must have completed a college computer networking curriculum with a bachelor’s degree OR achieved certifications in Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA, and Linux +, along with 5 years' experience troubleshooting and maintaining DHS or DoD equipment.
• Must be a certified Windows Administrator.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Preferred

• Network certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Completion of USCG or DOD technical A School.

Working Conditions

• Customer land based, and shipboard sites required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel.
• Carry and install equipment as required.