System Administrator (SA) SME

Description

• Reconfigures equipment to support new applications, re-engineered equipment, and new uses of WSOMS systems.
• Provides an initial diagnosis of the issue, including the scope of impact and potential causes.
• Confirm patches and fixes are applied and implemented correctly.
• Implements corrective actions and configuration changes to resolve issues.
• Recommends improved data backup and recovery solutions to minimize the risk of data loss and reduce recovery times.
• Administers physical and virtual servers, supporting computers and peripherals.
• Serves as primary SA in inventorying, performing system and server backups and backup drives, weekly full system and daily incremental backups of server hardware, software, and other resources.
• Maintains and performs review of audit logs for security vulnerabilities and system maintenance.
• Inventories systems, servers, software and peripherals, creates operating system scripts and coordinate upgrades in accordance with standard operating practices (SOPs).
• Performs systems administration services to manage and secure mission systems computers, workstations, terminals, and associated equipment to allow access to data and computer applications software.
• Maintains clear and up-to-date documentation of data recovery procedures for different scenarios.
• Regularly evaluates current solutions and evaluates the newest commercial standards.
• Administers user IDs and passwords.
• Ensures WSOMS systems compliance with AFI 17-130 Cybersecurity Program Management.
• Provides Operating System Support.
• Designs, develops and supports application software to meet the needs of the mission.
• Assists in the creation, maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting of various virtual machines present in WSOMS.
• Meet personnel security and training requirements for duties as required by DAFMAN 17- 1303, DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program.
• Assists the Cybersecurity SME in reviewing system security information and maintain relevant cybersecurity certifications and applicable operating system and/or computing environment certifications.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of satellite communications (SATCOM)/telecommunications.
• Normal hours of operation (0730–1630 hours).
• Computing Environment Certification (VMWare, Windows, Linux) and Security + DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program.
• Understanding of cybersecurity and database administration.
• Experience maintaining operating system software including but not limited to Windows, Unix, Linux, and Virtual Memory System (VMS).
• Requires DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) Cybersecurity certification.
• BA/BS degree and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Qualified in all operational positions within the WSOC.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required.
• Experience with Wideband Satellite Operations Centers (WSOCs) and RSSCs highly desired.
• US Citizen.
• Familiar with the Guardians and AF Civilians IAW: AFI13- 602V1_SPOCSUP_SPOCGM2022-01 qualification process.
• May require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, expect approximately 10%.
• Experience with communications, operational and physical security requirements for the generation, handling, marking, controlling, protecting, and disposition of classified material and information.
• Proficient in Virtual Machine (VM) Ware and Hyper-Virtual (Hyper-V), and familiar with other virtualization protocols.

Benefits

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance