Systems Administrator

PCI Technology & Mission Solutions Sector; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Government Services is seeking a Systems Admin for a traveling role based in Norfolk, VA. The position requires 50%–75% travel to U.S. Navy Fleet CONUS and OCONUS sites to deploy software.

Responsibilities include installing, updating and maintaining systems, verifying HICS functionality, and deploying CANES-based services while adhering to Navy procedures. A Secret clearance is required; Top Secret is preferred, with 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Secret Level Security Clearance; Top Secret preferred.
• 3+ years of system administration experience on shipboard CANES or afloat networks.
• Navy IT/Data Systems Technician background with afloat experience is a plus.
• IAM-II Level Certification (Security+ baseline) or DoD 8570.01-M equivalent.
• Experience with software engineering activities; knowledge of computer and database management systems.
• Experience using Microsoft development tools for analysis, development, maintenance and testing.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Install, update, troubleshoot, monitor, optimize and maintain systems/servers and configurations.
• Install and maintain application software per established standards.
• Verify HICS functionality per SOVT.
• Test hardware/software and ensure operability; troubleshoot interfaces.
• Deploy HICS tasks/services to CANES; follow Navy procedures and approvals.
• Communicate with ship personnel and points of contact; document procedures.
• Plan, configure hardware/software and perform debugging; conduct AARs for incidents.

Skills

Secret clearance

System administration

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

IAM-II Level Certification (Security+ baseline)

Tools

CANES networks

Job description

PCI Government Services is seeking a skilled Systems Admin for a traveling opportunity based out of Norfolk, VA. This position involves 50% - 75% travel to U.S. Navy Fleet CONUS and OCONUS locations to deploy software.

• Must reside within 50 miles of the Fleet Conservation location.

Responsibilities

• Install, update, troubleshoot, monitor, optimize and maintain system(s)/server(s) and associated configurations.
• Install and maintain application software in accordance with established standards.
• Verify functional operation of HICS in accordance with current System Operational Verification Test (SOVT).
• Check system hardware availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.
• Conduct periodic system maintenance including cleaning, disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing.
• Deploy/install HICS tasks/services to the approved sites, on Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES). This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Installation pre-planning and communication with install points of contact.
  • Following all the approved Navy procedures (including Technical Specification TS9090-310G Change 1) and performing tasks for ship installation approval, including Quality Management System (QMS), SHIPMAIN process, Regional Maintenance and Modernization Coordination Office (RMMCO) process, Navy Data Environment (NDE) process, etc.
  • Following the HICS installation guides and checklists.
  • Communicating with ship personnel and other appropriate points of contact.
  • Acquire, set up and configure hardware/software and perform software debugging, as necessary.
  • Ship appropriate hardware/software.
  • Test hardware/software.
• Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.
• Notify the HICS Program Manager/Project Manager and/or designated representative of systems degradations or issues.
• Complete After Action Reports (AAR) for all abnormal operations or other required reporting for system incidents.
• Develop and document HICS systems administration standard operating procedures and comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.
• Maintain the knowledge management applications (i.e. SharePoint, Dimensions, etc.).
• Design group policies and access control lists to ensure compatibility with organizational standards, business rules, and needs.
• Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment per HICS Access Control Plan.
• Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
• Monitor scheduled backups and restore files (server baselines), as requested.
• Assure compliance with existing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a Secret Level Security Clearance, Top Secret preferred
• Must have 3+ years of experience and knowledge of the following:
• Familiarity with shipboard CANES or legacy afloat networks. Experience installing software on CANES networks is a PLUS
• Prior experience as a Navy Information Systems Technician or Data Systems Technician with afloat experience is a significant PLUS
• IAM-II Level Certification (baseline Security+ or substitutes per DoD 8570.01-M)
• Technical experience managing or performing software engineering activities;
• Knowledge of design and implementation of computer and database management systems;
• Experience with one or more programming languages; and
• Experience in Microsoft development tools, analysis, development, maintenance, and testing.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.