Systems Administrator

Society of Defense Financial Management; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower AI is seeking an OMC Systems Administrator to deliver expert O&M support for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and SAP environments. You will manage VMware virtualization, VDI, Windows Server, and RHEL platforms to support about 400 OMC users and 150 SAP users, while ensuring system integrity and DoD compliance.

The role emphasizes strong customer service and collaboration with DISA’s Service Delivery contract teams, with opportunities to drive upgrades, documentation, and secure operations

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Nine+ years of progressively responsible enterprise systems administration experience.
• Experience with VMware virtualization, VDI, Windows Server, RHEL, SQL, and SAN.
• Strong knowledge of DoD STIG compliance, ATO processes.
• Excellent customer service orientation in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M support for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and SAP infra.
• Manage VMware, Windows Server, and RHEL environments across 400+ users.
• Develop, implement, and maintain VDI for various client types.
• Document activities and maintain DoD security posture and inventory.

Skills

VMware virtualization

VDI

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

SQL

DoD STIG compliance

ATO processes

Customer service

TS/SCI security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT / Computer Science or related field

Vendor certifications as alternative

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai.

Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

As the OMC Systems Administrator, you will act as a model of customer service excellence to all organizational staff members in the 6.14.12 Office of Military Commissions Dedicated Support (OPTIONAL) as part of DISA’s C4E J6 Service Delivery contract. You will be responsible for providing O&M support for OMC MCDO NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and SAP system infrastructure at CG1, managing virtualized environments and workstation images in support of approximately 400 OMC users. In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Empower AI’s mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments.

The primary duty of this position is the independent application of advanced systems analysis techniques and highly specialized knowledge in enterprise systems administration to provide O&M support for OMC NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and SAP environments infrastructure. The candidate applies expert-level expertise in VMware virtualization, VDI, Microsoft Windows Server, RHEL, SQL, SAN, and DoD STIG compliance to independently configure, maintain, and ensure the integrity of all OMC IT systems supporting approximately 400 NIPR/SIPR/JWICS users and 150 SAP users.

Primary Duty

• Independently provides O&M support for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS system infrastructure supporting approximately 400 OMC users and SAP infrastructure supporting approximately 150 users; applies highly specialized systems administration knowledge to maintain system integrity and performance.

• Independently provides O&M support for VMware virtualized infrastructure comprising Microsoft Windows Servers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems; develops, implements, manages, and maintains VDI for thick, thin, and zero clients and server virtualization technologies.

• Independently provides O&M support for SQL Database infrastructure, SAN, and encrypted file storage capabilities; supports replication of network file share volumes via DFS-R between NCR and NSGB locations.

• Creates and maintains standalone workstation images IAW DoD security standards; independently provides systems recovery and repair operations employing industry best practices for troubleshooting and fault isolation.

• Provides data backup and restoration capabilities for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and Special Access Systems; implements and validates system upgrades to guarantee longevity and operational readiness.

• Independently assists in testing and deployment of new applications and systems; maintains accurate computer inventory and surplus equipment records; documents all activities in ServiceNow.

Highlights of Responsibilities

In fulfillment of the primary duty described above, and in performance of PWS Section 6.14.12 task requirements, the candidate is responsible for:

• Providing O&M support for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS system infrastructure supporting approximately 400 OMC users.

• Providing O&M support for Special Access System (SAP) infrastructure supporting approximately 150 users.

• Providing O&M support for VMware virtualized infrastructure comprising Microsoft Windows Servers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.

• Providing O&M support for printer infrastructure including Pharos Secure Print.

• Developing, implementing, managing, and maintaining VDI for thick, thin, and zero clients and server virtualization technologies.

• Providing O&M support for SQL Database infrastructure.

• Providing O&M support for OMC server and desktop-based software applications.

• Providing data backup and restoration capabilities for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and Special Access Systems.

• Supporting replication of network file share volumes via Distributed File System with Replication (DFS-R) between NCR and NSGB locations.

• Providing support for storage area network (SAN) and encrypted file storage capabilities.

• Creating and maintaining standalone workstation images IAW DoD security standards.

• Providing systems recovery and repair operations employing industry best practices for troubleshooting and fault isolation.

• Maintaining current computer inventory and surplus equipment records.

• Implementing and validating system upgrades to guarantee longevity and operational readiness.

• Assisting in testing and deployment of new applications and systems.

• Documenting all activities accurately in the ServiceNow ticketing system.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Demonstrated ability to independently apply advanced systems analysis techniques and highly specialized knowledge in enterprise systems administration including VMware, VDI, Windows Server, RHEL, SQL, and SAN across NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and SAP environments.

• Expert-level knowledge of DoD STIG compliance, ATO processes, and multi-classification OMC IT infrastructure.

• Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated experience in mission-critical or classified IT support environments.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

• Ability to conduct research into PC and software issues and products as required.

• Highly self-motivated and directed; capable of operating with minimal supervision.

• Keen attention to detail and rigorous documentation standards consistent with DoD compliance requirements.

• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

Education and Experience

• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of vendor certification (including vendor certification in the technology being applied) and directly relevant professional experience accepted in lieu of degree.

• Required Experience: 9 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in enterprise systems administration, VMware virtualization, or multi-classification network environments.

• Prior experience supporting a DoD or J6 or OMC customer environment is strongly preferred.

• Required Certifications: ITIL v4 Foundations, CompTIA Security+ (or higher DoD 8140‑approved certification), Microsoft Certification (one required):

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/801)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Equivalent Microsoft role-based certification aligned to server, infrastructure, or identity management

• Preferred Certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – relevant track (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCP-VCF)

Physical Requirements

The essential physical functions below are incidental to the primary duties of this position and are performed in furtherance of the responsibilities described herein:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods in a professional office or secure facility environment.

• Ability to ambulate throughout office buildings and secure facilities.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required to access equipment in confined spaces.

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.

About Empower AI

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.