Job Description
JOB LOCATION: Massachusetts (Otis Air National Guard Base) or Georgia (Robins AFB)
START DATE: Immediate
PAY: $100,000 – $135,000+(1) + Benefits(2)
Employment Type: F/T Employee (W-2)
(1) Pay rate is determined by Candidate’s level of experience
(2) For the first 6 months of employment, benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, PTO and Training & Education benefits; Candidates that are selected for direct hire by the end-client will receive a more robust Benefits package that also includes additional Work/Life benefits as well as Investment/Retirement benefits
Employer is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for Full-Time contract employment at Otis Air National Guard Base (Massachusetts). The Senior Systems Administrator will provide network, mission and maintenance support for the USAF and US Government Agency operators for the DCGS (AN/GSQ-272 SENTINEL) weapons system. Contract term is 6 months with the potential to convert to F/T Employee (W-2) status after completing the initial contract term. Candidate must be willing to relocate (relocation assistance to be provided for very strong candidates).
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Monitor and control LINUX and Windows computers that host classified intelligence data and software applications
– Perform on-site network systems support duties and be willing and able to respond to incidents 24/7
– Conduct installation of hardware/networks along with associated verification testing
– Identify and develop solutions to problems discovered through installation and checkout, mission/post mission support troubleshooting, or system analysis
– Debug hardware and software systems problems and communicate corrective actions to various locations and site personnel
– Analyze system performance and make recommendations on system improvements
– Install and check out system upgrades
– This position does a shift rotation and includes overtime, weekend work, nightshift, non-standard work week and extended shifts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (do not apply if you do not meet ALL of the following):
– Candidate MUST possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance
– Candidate must possess active CompTIA Security+ certification or higher (or have the ability to quickly obtain certification)
– Must be a US Citizen
– Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus at least 6 years of relevant experience (or 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
– Possess experience supporting Solaris/Linux/Unix environments
– Experience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, Samba, and NHS
– Must be willing to work 10-hour shifts (4 days on, 3 days off) sometimes including nights and weekends
– Familiar with DNS and Windows system security
– Have experience with virtualization (VMWare, ESXi, VCenter)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Experience with automation (PowerShell)
– Familiar with Cisco Enterprise network solutions
– Knowledge of RF intelligence gathering, analysis and dissemination
– Experience with C/C++ programming languages
– Have prior experience with DCGS and/or the US Military