Functional Systems Administrator Level IV - Lead

VETERANS FIRST INITIATIVE LLC; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employer paid life

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Paid time off

Holidays

Opportunity for advancement

Respectful and collaborative work env

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Veterans First Initiative LLC (VFI) seeks an experienced Functional Systems Administrator IV (Team Lead) to supervise a team of FSAs, support intelligence training systems, and ensure secure, reliable IT services for the 315 TRS/XPS at Goodfellow AFB. The role requires an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and strong leadership capabilities.

The FSA IV will oversee system administration, incident response, and training for Windows, Unix, and Linux environments, while coordinating with corporate

Qualifications

• Ten years+ of experience leading IT services teams.
• IAT Level II certification and one of Security+, Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP or GSEC.
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of FSAs for intel training systems and applications.
• Provide end-user support for hardware/software issues and maintain infrastructure.
• Deliver hands-on training to instructors and FSAs on intelligence applications and LMS.
• Plan, coordinate and install software/hardware across Windows, Unix, and Linux platforms.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Time management

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

IAT Level II Certification

Security+/Cloud+/GICSP/SSCP/GSEC

Tools

VMware vSphere

VDI

TAW

NetApp storage

vCenter

ESXi

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Angelo, TX 76908

Position Type: Full Time

Functional Systems Administrator Level IV - Lead

Full-time

Location: Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX

Veterans First Initiative, LLC (VFI) is a U.S. Government Contractor and IT Services Integrator that delivers Network, Unified Communications, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity Engineering and Infrastructure Solutions on a global scale. VFI is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

VFI seeks an experienced, professional Functional Systems Administrator (FSA) IV (Team Lead) to provide expert individual and supervisory IT services under VFI’s complex, multi-year contract to support intelligence training systems, programs, applications, and operations for the 315th Training Squadron/Plans, Programs, and Resources (315 TRS/XPS) and 313 TRS/XPS at Goodfellow AFB, TX.

Note: All candidates must possess a CURRENT active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

Location: Goodfellow AFB, TX

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Travel: Minimal, less than 10%

Duties and Responsibilities

The FSA IV (Team Lead) will supervise and act as technical lead for a team of FSAs that serve as the focal point for all intelligence training applications and systems. The FSA IV and subordinate FSAs shall respond to user requests for assistance and provide support to end users/customers regarding hardware and software malfunctions. The FSA IV and subordinate FSA III/II personnel will maintain the technical infrastructure as required to meet business needs, with VFI corporate support and oversight.

The FSA team will identify and resolve common problems, questions, or situations and provide support in a manner that minimizes interruptions to the customer’s ability to carry out the training mission. The FSA IV and FSA III personnel will provide hands‑on training to instructors and other FSAs on intelligence applications, specialized computer software, and operating systems.

The FSA IV will plan, coordinate, and install software applications and hardware peripherals on Windows, Unix, and Linux platforms and will:

• Develop and maintain system administration standard operating procedures, technical guides, and instructions.
• Support the use of computer-based training products (i.e. computer-assisted instruction (CAI), interactive courseware (ICW), interactive multimedia instruction (IMI), and learning management systems (LMS).
• Maintain consolidated IMI project effort tracking spreadsheet to sync training requirements with outside development efforts and deliver/maintain all updates and new courseware created.
• Provide operational support services including, but not limited to, systems administration, support of both legacy and new applications and systems in accordance with AFI 33-115, Network Operations, and DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.

The FSA IV and subordinate FSAs will serve as Cyber Security Liaisons (CSL) to submit, track, and report status on tickets in IAO Express and Remedy for EITaaS ServiceNow, NIPRNet, SIPRNet and other training networks to resolve and/or respond to computer issues and security group requests.

The FSA IV will ensure account management and email account support are provided for training networks and the LMS and primary support for the LMS, IMI delivery systems, and Tools/Systems of Record.

The FSA IV will be the subject matter expert (SME) on intelligence applications and will ensure delivery of daily classroom support to instructors and students.

The FSA IV and FSA III/II personnel will deliver administration, hardware and software support, life cycle support, and maintenance services on GCCS-I3 server suite and client machines.

Work performed by the FSA IV will require access to classified and unclassified data, information, and spaces. The FSA IV will attend meetings at classified and unclassified levels and will provide reporting data to the Corporate Program Manager for CDRL production.

The FSA IV will ensure the following:

• The build, test, capture, and deploy system baselines and images, to include, within a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment, including the Targeting Application Workstation (TAW) spiral load received from the PMO.
• Effective management of VMware vSphere Infrastructure and Desktop/End-user computing environments running the Tools/Systems of Record.
• Deployment of VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, VMware Dynamic Environment Manager, and NetApp storage, as required.
• The set up, configuration and maintenance multiple components such as Dell VxRail Manager Suite, vCenter, vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi), Virtual Desktop Provisioning, virtual machine templates, and TITAN.
• Timely and consistent management of backup and restore functionality on all intelligence training applications and systems.

It may be necessary to provide after-hours support, if requested.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of experience managing a team of IT services professionals and enterprise systems of similar scope and complexity.
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot systems, platforms, and solutions while adhering to required security policies and protocols.
• Knowledge of and experience with system documentation and organization.
• Knowledge of and experience with current technology and practices, including applications and cybersecurity.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a professional demeanor and strong personal ethics. Strong time management skills, with the ability to take ownership and complete assigned tasks.
• Detail oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and with the ability to anticipate and provide solutions that result in gained efficiencies in business processes and improved customer service.
• Ability to present and explain complex technical topics, problems and alternative solutions to interested parties of varying technical backgrounds.
• IAT Level II Certification.
• One of the following: Security+, Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP or GSEC.

• competitive compensation
• medical
• dental
• vision
• employer paid life
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• retirement plans with employer contributions
• paid time off
• holidays
• opportunity for advancement
• respectful and collaborative work environment

VFI offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, retirement plans with employer contributions, paid time off, holidays, opportunity for advancement, and a respectful and collaborative work environment.

VFI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.

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