GCCS Systems Administrator

Paragon Cyber Solutions LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401K with employer matching

Paid Time Off & 10 paid holidays

Short/Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions LLC is hiring a Systems Administrator to join a team of engineers supporting GCCS-J deployments across multiple CCMDs. The role requires strong Windows and Linux administration, GCCS-J expertise, and hands-on experience with server OS, virtualization, and AD management.

Domestic and international travel may be required, with a Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility. The position involves configuring GCCS-J, conducting operator training, and maintaining system

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent experience in information systems or related field.
• Experience with GCCS-J version 6.0 and 5+ years of Windows and Linux administration.
• Strong knowledge of Server Operating Systems.
• Familiarity with Oracle/Sybase/PostgreSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Java app servers (Tomcat, JBoss).
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX services (NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, HTTP, Ansible).

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement GCCS-J software and systems.
• Provide GCCS-J operator training and system support.
• Collaborate with government personnel to plan travel.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and communications issues.
• Respond to system outages and maintain system health.
• Provide maintenance support for equipment.
• Support EOSS travel to customer locations.
• Develop GCCS-J Familiarization Training for CCMD and FMS customers.
• Deliver refresher training for staff.

Skills

GCCS-J knowledge

Windows/Linux administration

AD administration

Server OS expertise

VMware virtualization

SSH/NTP/LDAP knowledge

Java app servers (Tomcat/JBoss)

Networking basics

Education

BS degree in Information Systems/IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

GCCS-J

VMware

Oracle/PostgreSQL databases

Tomcat

JBoss

Job description

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Systems Administrator to join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges. SEWS currently operates within three geographic CCMD's areas of responsibility (U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), and U.S. India Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in support of the Department of State (DOS), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and US Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) missions.

Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Travel Required: Yes (up to 50%)

Essential Functions

• Configuration and implementation of the SEWS GCCS-J software and systems, GCCS-J courseware development, providing SEWS specific GCCS-J Operator training to US and FMS personnel, as well as system support to the local Colorado Springs, NATO, and various supported FMS locations.


• Collaborating with SEWS contractor and government personnel to plan OCONUS trips and stay apprised of Theater issues.


• Assisting with the design and analysis of user needs and associated hardware and software recommendations.


• Performing system support for remote users to identify and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues, document solutions, and develop recommendations to reduce the frequency of repairs.


• Responding to system outages to ensure issues are resolved per contract requirements


• Providing maintenance support for system / equipment issues.


• Supporting Emergency On-Site Sustainment (EOSS) travel to customer locations as required.


• Planning, developing and conducting GCCS-J Familiarization Training for CCMD and FMS customers.


• Providing refresher training for existing staff as well as training for new operators.


• Utilizing engineering skills to research, develop, test, and document solutions for Research & Test (R&T) activities.

Required Experience

• BS degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Working experience with GCCS-J version 6.0 and/or at least five (5) years of Windows and Linux systems administration experience.


• Strong knowledge of Server Operating Systems.


• Knowledge of virtualization concepts and products (VMware).


• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for user and groups.


• Knowledge of current Microsoft Operating Systems (Server & Workstation).


• Familiarity with Oracle/Sybase/Postgress database maintenance.


• Familiarity with Java application servers (Tomcat, JBoss).


• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX applications and services (NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, HTTP, Ansible).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must currently have and be able to maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility


• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).


• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).


• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).


• Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Public Holidays.


• Short and Long-Term Disability.


• Healthy Work-Life Balance.


• Training & Development.

Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it.

As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi-tasking and prefers working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business.

A Model of Excellence

That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.

We are an award-winning minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, SDVOSB, Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.