System Administrator, VI (Virtual Infrastructure)

Castalia Systems; Kapolei (HI); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k matching

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Castalia Systems seeks a Systems Administrator VI to oversee the VOE environment with 300+ VMs across multiple security levels. You will patch, secure, monitor, and collaborate with developers to improve workflows for USINDOPACOM.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and hands-on experience with VMware suites, Cisco UCS, Rubrik, Cohesity, and ServiceNow. Onsite work is expected in a DoD setting.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years managing VMWare vCenter and Horizon View in a DoD environment.
• Experience securing systems per DoD/HQ USINDOPACOM STIGs and regulations.
• Experience managing Cisco UCS, VMware NSX, Rubrik and Cohesity.
• Proficient in VOE patching, backup/restore, and ServiceNow ticketing.

Responsabilités

• Perform day-to-day system administration and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
• Collaborate with owners, HQ USINDOPACOM directorates, and staff to secure operations and report accurately.
• Manage 300+ VMs across VOEs and security classifications including patching and monitoring.
• Maintain VOE systems with patching, STIG/CIP compliance, PKI certificates, and ESS integration.
• Monitor security and performance logs daily and process ServiceNow tickets with prioritization.

Formation

High School Diploma

Outils

VMware vCenter

VMware vCOPS

VMware vSAN

VMware Horizon View

VMware vRealize Operations

VMware Aria Suite

VMware ESXi

VMware NSX

Cisco UCS

Rubrik

Cohesity

Tintri Storage

Pure Storage

ACAS

ServiceNow

VDI Master Image Management

Application Virtualization

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Systems Administrator VI will oversee the maintenance, security, and performance of USINDOPACOM's Virtual Machine Operating Environment (VOE), comprising over 300 VMs across various security levels. This role involves system patching, security compliance, log monitoring, and collaboration with developers to enhance workflows.

Job Type: Full- Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Clearance: TS/SCI
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Job Summary

The Systems Administrator VI will oversee the maintenance, security, and performance of USINDOPACOM's Virtual Machine Operating Environment (VOE), comprising over 300 VMs across various security levels. This role involves system patching, security compliance, log monitoring, and collaboration with developers to enhance workflows.

Roles And Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Perform day-to-day system administration services and is responsible for supporting information technology disciplines and practices to ensure the operations, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets in accordance with established standards and procedures.


• Work closely with information owners, HQ USINDOPACOM Directorates, Systems Staff, Network Staff and Cybersecurity staff to ensure system/application operations and security is achieved, maintained, and reported accurately for HQ USINDOPACOM networks.


• Be responsible for 300+ VM’s spread across 4 different VOE’s and 3 different security classifications. They shall install, operate, enhance, secure, monitor, initiate corrective actions and report on systems under their assigned responsibilities.


• VI System Administration: Maintain, install, update, to include patching and secure operating systems and applications for USINDOPACOM’s Virtual Machine Operating Environment (VOE). The following is a non-inclusive list of USINDOPACOM systems and applications required to be supported. Systems and applications may be updated, removed, and/or added in which the contractor shall support:


• VMware vCenter


• VMware vCOPS


• VMware vSAN


• VMware Horizon View


• VMware vRealize Operations


• VMware Aria Suite


• VMware ESXi


• VMware NSX


• Cisco UCS


• Rubrick


• Cohesity


• Tintri Storage


• Pure Storage


• Application Virtualization


• VDI Master Image Management


• ACAS


• ServiceNow


• Responsible for patching of the VOE. Coordinate ASI’s if downtime required to complete patching.


• Maintain the security posture and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, in accordance with DoD and USINDOPACOM requirements, of all assigned systems and applications. Analyze processes, assigned systems and applications and make recommendations for improvements and automation.


• Ensure all VOE systems and applications are compliant with DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements, to include the maintenance of DoD PKI certificates for all assigned systems and applications.


• Ensure that all VOE systems are included in the USINDOPACOM Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) architecture and that all required ESS components are installed and configured correctly.


• Review the security and performance logs daily.


• Review and evaluate assigned tickets in ServiceNow on a daily and determine the best way to support.


• Will work with USINDOPACOM developers to identify and develop workflows for VOE based assets, requests and tasks within ServiceNow.


• Participate in technical exchange meetings, work groups, and workshops as required and make recommendations to the government.


• Utilize ACAS to monitor the security posture of assigned assets, to include creating policies, running scan jobs, analyzing reports and validating repository information. This is a daily requirement. Ensure that all assigned systems are being scanned in accordance with DoD guidance.


• Responsible for backup/restore VOE systems and applications in accordance with DoD and USINDOPACOM polices.


• Ensure adequate support is available during command exercises and command inspections.


• Responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, testing (bi-annually) and executing the VOE Continuity of Operations (COOP), to include documenting and reporting the results accordingly.


• Responsible for creating, maintaining, testing, and updating VOE Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and documentation.


• The contractor shall provide the COR-appointed Technical Assistant (TA) with a Monthly Status Report (MSR) no later than the 5th of the month following the reporting period. At a minimum, the MSR shall include the following information:


• A list of accomplishments during the reporting period


• A synopsis of the efforts completed, deliverables provided, and meetings attended/conducted during the reporting period.


• Identify any task issues, problem areas, and items that require Government action

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.


• Must have at least three (3) years of experience managing, supporting, patching, backing up and restoring VMWare vCenter & Horizon View environments within DoD.


• IAW DoD 8140.03-M, must meet the Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications.


• Must have experience securing systems and applications in accordance with Federal, DoD and HQ USINDOPACOM regulations, directives, policies and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).


• Must have at least two (2) years of experience managing Cisco UCS in a DoD environment.


• Must have experience managing VMware NSX.


• Must have experience managing Rubrik and Cohesity.


• Must have experience managing VMware vSan, vCOPS, vRO, Aria, and ESXi in a DoD environment.


• Must have experience managing Tintri and Pure storage.


• Must have experience supporting Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) agents.


• Must be VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP - DCV) 6 (or later) certified and or VCP-VVF or VCP-VCF certified.

Required Certifications (One Or More)

• CISM


• CISSP (OR ASSOCIATE)


• GSLC


• CCISO


• CAP


• CASP+ CE


• HCISSP


• CND


• CLOUD+


• SECURITY+ CE


• CCNP SECURITY


• CISA


• GCED


• GCIH


• CCSP


• CCNA SECURITY


• CySA+


• GICSP


• GSEC


• SSCP

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Occasional after hours and weekend work is required to support both scheduled and unscheduled service outages.

Travel

• Not required

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application. With our vast knowledge of our customers’ needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it’s so evident when you compare us with anyone.

Compensation

At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems’ benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000.00 to $150,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems’ total compensation package for employees.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.