GCCS-J System Administrator

System Administrator/LAN Technician

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a System Administrator/LAN Technician who will provide key support for the GCCS-J System Administration Training Program at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.

Job Description:

• Provide required services on all computer systems within the GCCS-J training area, including but not limited to:
  • Adding, installing, maintaining, configuring, and removing system hardware/software.
  • Testing, troubleshooting, and repairing system hardware, software, and LAN connections.
  • Performing backups and implementing necessary system security protections
  • Developing and maintaining Software Media Libraries, system administration procedures, command and control Facility Support Plan (FSP), equipment inventories and maintenance logs.
• Attend and participate in Government meetings, conferences, and technical exchange. meetings.
• Review and make recommendations concerning regulatory compliance and changes in system hardware configuration.
• Maintain systems "red line" drawings, cable records, terminal locations, and specific LAN connectivity configuration.
• Perform Information Technology Equipment Custodian (ITEC) duties for all GCCS-J accountable IT assets.

Qualifications

• Must have Five (5) years of current experience, within the last five (5) years, as a System Administrator.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have experience as a technician with installation of Local Area Networks (LAN) and associated Network Infrastructure equipment (i.e switches, repeaters, cabling, etc)
• Must Be familiar with and use test equipment such as multimeters and cable testers.
• Must be Knowledgeable on installation, monitoring and troubleshooting of computer/server hardware
• Must be Knowledgeable on installation of computer software to include Windows and RHEL Operating Systems.
• Must be Knowledgeable on backup and recovery procedures for computers/servers.
• Must have the ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment, be detailed orientated, and self-motivated.
• Must have strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently or under limited supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Global Command and Control System is preferred
• Strong background in computer/server hardware is preferred.
• Manufacturer's certification or technical training is highly desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products and Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
• Experience in creating software packages for the IT equipment used in the classrooms and Mobile Training Kits is preferred.
• Cyber Workforce Role 451 Qualifications are preferred.
• Security + or CASP or CCSP or CCNP is preferred.
• Current Passport is strongly preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD "Secret" security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen with a valid Driver's License.

Travel Requirements:

• Attend Technical Working Group conferences as directed by the Training Program Manager.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, & kneel up to 75% of the time.
• Repetitive motion, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, and visual acuity (depth perception).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), Inside or Outside / Noise levels

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year