Systems Administration (Operations Support Specialist)

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) seeks a Systems Administration (Operations Support Specialist) in Quantico, VA. The role demands at least 10 years of system administration experience, Linux proficiency, and Security+ Certification. Key responsibilities include providing technical expertise, conducting analyses, and documenting IT solutions.

Additionally, this position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000–130,000 and gives preference to BSNC shareholders in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as a system administrator.
• Must possess or be able to attain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD or government systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert relevant to the project.
• Conduct analysis and develop IT solutions.
• Provide after-hours support for emergencies.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Docker

Elasticsearch

Nessus

CISSP

Job description

About Arcticom, LLC

Arcticom, LLC provides network and systems administration, enterprise architecture and resource planning, certification and accreditation, software design, programming, maintenance of telecommunications and land mobile radio equipment and systems, help desk support and IT transformation services among other services.

Job Title

Systems Administration (Operations Support Specialist)

Location

• Quantico, VA
• Jacksonville, NC area (within 75 miles)
• San Diego/29 Palms (within 100 miles)
• Yuma, AZ (within 75 miles)

Wage/Salary Range: $100,000–130,000

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical expert in areas relevant to the project.
• Must be capable of demonstrating experience in conducting analysis and developing solutions and in the application of information technology.
• Produces and reviews technical documentation reflecting detailed knowledge of specific technical areas.
• Recommends measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of product or service, and suggests changes to increase efficiency.
• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands‑off environment.
• Define and document best practices and support procedures.
• Provide after‑hours support for infrastructure related emergencies as well as occasional weekend maintenance.
• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree (Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science)
• Level of Experience Requirements: 10+ years experience as a system administrator.
• Linux experience.
• Security+ Certification.
• Must possess or be able to attain a DoD Secret security clearance, requires U.S. citizenship.
• Experience supporting DoD or government systems (if applicable).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information; make appropriate judgments and evaluate options.
• Experience with implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).

Preferred

• Red Hat Certification
• Docker
• Elasticsearch
• Master’s degree in computer science or related
• Secret clearance
• USMC logistics information systems experience
• Cloud experience
• Container repositories
• Nessus
• CISSP
• Agile development experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety‑Sensitive Role Requirements

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety‑sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi‑line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.