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System Administrator Salary: $52/hr DoE Industry: Dept. of Defense Employment Type: 5 month contract-to-perm Clearance: Secret clearance required Location: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) Summary: We are seeking a talented System Administrator to oversee the management and maintenance of the Global Command and Control Systems Joint (GCCS-J) infrastructure, focusing primarily on administration of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system, along with providing robust software application support, configuration management, and comprehensive IT services. Qualifications: * Active Secret clearance required
* Bachelor s Degree in IT or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
* Must have a minimum DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Sec+
* 4+ years of experience in System Administration
* Minimum 3 years of experience specializing in RHEL administration
* Minimum 2 years of experience in Microsoft Windows administration within a network environment
* Expertise in editing configuration files, scripting, and command-line management systems required.
* Exceptional problem soling skills with the ability to perform under pressure
* Strong communication skills with the capability to train military personnel on GCCS administration tasks, ensuring operational continuity.
Duties: * Install, configure, and maintain the GCCS-J infrastructure using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform on HPE ProLiant hardware. Ensure the integrity and security of systems.
* Ensure continuous availability of the Common Operational Picture (COP) to stakeholders and perform regular system startups and shutdowns, maintaining 24/7 connectivity with the COP Synchronization Tool (CST) and correlating sites.
* Manage downloads and installations of software from the Defense Information Infrastructure (DII) Asset Distribution System (DADS), ensuring compliance with the latest approved RHEL patches and updates.
* Oversee the installation and management of the RHEL Kernel Virtual Machine (KVM) hypervisor on approved Air Force physical servers.
* Monitor system logs, manage backup and restoration processes, and troubleshoot GCCS-J and Agile Server/Agile Client application issues.
* Diagnose system issues, reporting to the GCCS Management Center (GMC)-Pentagon and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Respond promptly to system outages, maintaining detailed incident and resolution documentation.
* Install security updates and manage software on GCCS-AF Windows client workstations in compliance with the Air Force Standard Desktop Configuration (SDC). Coordinate system interruptions and OEM troubleshooting in line with Air Force protocols.
* Ensure the security and effective management of all GCCS equipment and supplies in accordance with contract regulations.
* Provide on-call support during military exercises and contingencies as required.
* Other responsibilities as assigned EOE/ADA #clearance IND123 SRG4 Government Services is a leading provider of information technology, training, engineering, accounting and intelligence analytical services for agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security, cyber security, and federal civilian markets. SRG4 utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the federal contracting industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent. Keywork Searchstring: System Engineer, Network Engineer, System Admin, Linux Admin, RHEL, Red Hat, Windows Admin, Windows Administration, IT, Information Technology, CompTIA, Sec+, Security Plus, SRG4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. Individuals with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.