Systems Administrator

Systems Technology Forum

Hawaii

On-site

USD 108,000 - 132,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision & Dental

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Technology Forum seeks a highly skilled Network Engineer to support DoD missions, focusing on virtualization, storage, and security compliance. You will administer VMware and NetApp environments, apply STIGs, and coordinate with program offices.

The role requires DoD experience, maritime and C2 system knowledge, and the ability to support shifts and exercises as needed.

Qualifications

Five years of technical and direct support as Network Engineer for DoD network infrastructure.
Five years managing IT systems infrastructure and related processes.
At least one year with Maritime Operation Centers and Data Fusion Centers.
At least one year with Joint Range Application C / Link 16 protocols.
At least one year with C2 system architecture.
MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide system administration, integration and application support for mission systems.
Serve as technical POC for mission system programs.
Track system assets and lifecycle per program guidance.
Provide troubleshooting guidance and train technicians.
Collaborate with IA coordinators and network admins for security compliance.
Perform regular backups and disaster recovery testing.
Perform shift work to support operations and exercises.
Administer VMware environments and NetApp storage for stable operations.
Deploy and maintain traffic monitoring via virtual taps.
Ensure high availability through VM migrations and uptime strategies.
Manage procurement, budgeting and renewal of VMware/NetApp support.

Skills

Network engineering

IT systems management

Maritime Ops Centers

Data Fusion Centers

Link 16 protocols

C2 system architecture

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity/STEM

Tools

VMware vCenter

VMware ESXi

NetApp ONTAP

Job description

Security Clearance Required

Company Overview

Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is an established industry partner with a passion for exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As a premier provider of management, engineering, information technology, and logistics services, STF is committed to delivering high-quality systems engineering, technical and professional support services that meet and exceed deliverable requirements.

STF offers superior out-of-the-box solutions to end-to-end problems and customer-centric support to the United States Government, Military, Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal agencies.

Job Summary

Provides technical expertise, implementation, maintenance, sustainment, and planning of C2 systems and applications. Candidates will serve as the Systems and Network virtualization SME for the Local Area Network to include responsibility for the design and maintenance of the virtualized server farm. Provides system administration support, ensure daily operations of systems and apply requisite patches, upgrades, and configuration changes to maintain the security posture. Supports exercises where longer shifts may be required to ensure system uptime and will be the communication conduit for localized technical issues that may require systems engineering reachback.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provides technical expertise and direct support to include:

Provides system administration, integration and application support for mission systems.
Serves as technical POC on behalf of mission system program offices.
Tracks systems asset lifecycles and plan in accordance with program office guidance.
Provides technical guidance, assist with troubleshooting complex issues, and train technicians and staff as necessary.
Collaborates with staff, IA coordinators, and network administrators to ensure system functionality and security compliance.
Performs regular system backups and disaster recovery testing.
Performs shift work as required to support operations and exercise and contingency requirements.
Provides advanced troubleshooting and system performance monitoring.
Administers and maintains VMware virtual environments, including vCenter Server Appliances and ESXi hosts, to ensure stable operations.
Manages NetApp storage arrays, providing high-performance NFS services and efficient volume management to meet data-intensive needs.
Deploys and maintains Gigamon V-Series virtual taps to support comprehensive traffic monitoring and visibility within the virtual environment.
Maintains high availability through strategic VM migrations to mitigate maintenance impacts and ensure maximum system uptime.
Executes software lifecycle management by staying current with the latest versions of ONTAP, ESXi, Center, and VMware Tools.
Enforces cybersecurity compliance by applying DoD STIGs and ensuring successful weekly vulnerability scans across all managed systems.
Monitors and optimizes system performance, proactively troubleshooting and resolving complex infrastructure alerts or bottlenecks.
Oversees access control by managing user accounts and permissions for both the virtual environment and NetApp storage arrays.
Facilitates environment growth by provisioning, importing, and configuring new virtual machines based on organizational requirements.
Implements disaster recovery protocols, ensuring routine backups and rapid restoration capabilities to maintain business continuity.
Manages technical procurement, including budgeting and renewing support and maintenance contracts for VMware and NetApp assets.

Qualifications and Skills

Must have at least five (5) years providing technical and direct support as Network Engineer supporting DOW network infrastructure. Must have at least five (5) years of experience with management of IT systems infrastructure and related processes. Must have at least one (1) year experience with Maritime Operation Centers and Data Fusion Centers. Must have at least one (1) year experience with Joint Range Application C / Link 16 protocols. Must have at least one (1) year experience with C2 system architecture. At least twelve (12) months’ experience with MS Office Products and other software.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with related experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or STEM.

Certifications

CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ (Desired)

Clearance Requirement

Secret

Salary

The minimum salary starts at $120,000 and the max is negotiable based on experience

Benefits and Perks

At STF, we recognize that talented employees are the foundation of our success. STF provides benefits and compensation packages to help our employees meet the diverse and changing needs throughout their careers and lives.

Benefits packages include the following: