GCCS System Administrator

About Us
Venatore is a woman-owned small business headquartered in Tampa, Florida, providing mission-driven technology and professional services to federal defense and civilian agencies. We deliver expertise in information technology, engineering, logistics, and program support to help our clients achieve operational excellence and mission success.

About the Job
Venatore is seeking a GCCS System Administrator to support U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. This role is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining networked UNIX, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Windows systems that support the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) mission environment. The administrator will ensure reliable system performance, maintain security compliance, and provide proactive system administration to support mission-critical operations. This position requires close coordination with government stakeholders and technical teams to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and reliability of GCCS infrastructure and services.

Responsibilities

System Administration & Configuration

• Install, configure, and maintain UNIX, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Solaris, and Windows server and desktop operating systems supporting GCCS mission requirements.
• Install, configure, and maintain Solaris 10 operating systems, including zones and ZFS file systems.
• Install and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments supporting enterprise applications.
• Administer and maintain Windows Server and desktop systems in support of GCCS operations.
• Maintain and administer Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy.

System Maintenance & Performance

• Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages in accordance with GCCS Program Management directives.
• Monitor, tune, and optimize system performance to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.
• Provide recommendations regarding system performance improvements, capacity planning, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Maintain system backups and database archives to support data recovery and continuity of operations.

Security & Compliance

• Conduct routine hardware and software audits on workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and configuration guidelines.
• Implement and maintain physical and cyber security policies aligned with DoD requirements.
• Perform proactive and reactive system administration activities to ensure the confidentiality, availability, integrity, and reliability of systems and data.

User Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide technical support to resolve hardware and software issues impacting mission operations.
• Maintain and manage user accounts according to government-approved procedures.
• Interpret, modify, and maintain batch, shell, and PowerShell scripts supporting system administration tasks.

Infrastructure & Application Support

• Support virtualization technologies, including VMware, within the GCCS environment.
• Maintain and support database systems including Oracle, Sybase, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
• Support Java-based application servers such as WebLogic, Tomcat, and JBoss.
• Maintain and support Linux/UNIX services including NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, and Apache.

Required Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Windows operating systems.
• Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware.
• Experience supporting or maintaining enterprise database platforms such as Oracle, Sybase, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Experience supporting Java application servers including WebLogic, Tomcat, or JBoss.
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX applications and services such as NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, and Apache.
• Ability to interpret and modify batch, shell, and PowerShell scripts.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to support complex enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification (must be obtained within six months of hire).
• Experience supporting Global Command and Control System (GCCS) environments.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and system administration standards.
• Experience working in mission-critical defense or combatant command environments.

Benefits
Venatore offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave

Venatore is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to disability or protected veteran status.