GCCS Systems Administrator

Paragon Cyber Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a Systems Administrator to join a team of engineers delivering GCCS-J deployments across US and international sites. Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required, with travel up to 50%.

You will configure GCCS-J 6.0, administer Windows and Linux servers, manage Active Directory, VMware virtualization, and associated databases, and provide training and production support to ensure mission readiness.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in IS/IT/CS or related field.
• 5+ years Windows and Linux system administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Server Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of virtualization concepts and products (VMware).
• Familiarity with Oracle/Sybase/Postgres database maintenance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GCCS-J 6.0

Windows Server

Linux Admin

Active Directory

VMware

Networking basics

Education

BS in Information Systems / IT / CS

Tools

Tomcat

JBoss

Ansible

LDAP

SSH

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.