System Administrator II

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking a Systems Administrator II to join our on-site team at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The role supports Mission Training Complex exercises, installs and maintains Windows and Linux workstations and servers, and ensures information assurance compliance within a DoD environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in CS/IT/IA, DoD 8570-IE or equivalent credentials, and readiness to work extended hours during exercises with occasional travel (10–15%).

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• On-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
• Experience with federation/ DIS training
• Willingness to travel 10–15% as needed
• Support 24/7 exercise operations and long shifts

Responsibilities

• Provide information system analysis techniques to support MTC exercises.
• Work independently in systems engineering for exercises and events.
• Install and test software; configure interfaces to systems.
• Provide design and integration support for Army Mission Command systems.
• Assist in translating mission requirements to solutions using simulation models.
• Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems.
• Integrate Windows and Linux systems (servers and workstations).
• Support Risk Management Framework compliance with IA managers.
• Contribute to training products and AAR activities.
• Support equipment/facility setup and recovery operations at MTC facilities.
• Stay proficient with current/future versions of simulation software/hardware.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

System administration

Windows

Linux

Information Assurance

DoD environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity/IA

Master's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity/IA

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Visio

Job description

Lewis-McChord, Washington, United States

Security Clearance

Secret

Position Description

Valiant is looking for a Systems Administrator II to join our team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide information system analysis techniques and procedures to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications to support MTC exercises and events.
• Work independently in systems engineering and on-site integration/operation within an Army Mission Command environment for exercises and events at the MTC.
• Responsibilities include, but not limited to, installing software; information system end to end operational testing; installing, configuring interface to systems; providing subject matter expertise to modify and enhance Army Mission Command Systems.
• Provide design and analysis skills to facilitate the integration of Army Mission Command systems.
• Assist in translating mission requirements and information into solutions using simulation models/equipment; planning, scripting.
• Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot both Windows based and RHEL workstations and server class systems in all MTC Facilities.
• Integrate Windows and Linux computer systems (servers and workstations).
• Assist Information Assurance managers with maintaining Risk Management Framework compliance.
• Provide input and support to the creation of training related products, along with AAR activities.
• Support equipment/facility setup and recovery operations at all MTC facilities in support of MTC events and exercises.
• Shall be proficient with current and future versions of simulation operating software and hardware fielded to the Mission Training Complex.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Active Secret; Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity and/or Information Assurance (IA).
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Cybersecurity and/or IA, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in one of these fields.
• Master's degree in CS, IT, Cybersecurity and/or IA, or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience in one of these fields.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Meet DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements at Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT II) or must meet the minimum DoD 8140 DCWF equivalent requirements (Intermediate). Currently the position requires CompTIA Security+, but might include additional certifications at a later time
• Must be able to successfully meet all training required of DoD computing environments for all supported systems within 6 months of hire.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a federation manager of High-Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) training federations
• Able to work independently and act as lead when section team lead is unavailable.
• Must be able to work on-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington
• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10-15% of the time).
• Must be a disciplined worker capable of meeting short suspenses.
• Must have excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficient in the following applications: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and VISIO.
• Must be able to support shift work that occurs outside normal working hours to support 24/7 operations during exercise events that may be more than 40 hours per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, as well as standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds to setup, relocate, and store equipment.
• Work in both in buildings and outdoor environments.
• Outdoor environments may involve inclement weather conditions, carrying equipment over uneven terrain, and maneuvering equipment in tight spaces.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

Pay Range

$73,000.00 - $76,000.00 / year

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