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Job Description:

The Systems Administrator will oversee the management and maintenance of joint command and control systems 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. This position is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted system availability and robust security for mission-critical defense applications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. System Configuration and Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain the joint command and control systems infrastructure using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform on HPE ProLiant hardware. Ensure the integrity and security of systems.
2. Operational Readiness: 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.
3. Software Management: 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.
4. Virtualization Management: Oversee the installation and management of the RHEL Kernel Virtual Machine (KVM) hypervisor on approved Air Force physical servers.
5. System Monitoring and Recovery: Monitor system logs, manage backup and restoration processes, and troubleshoot joint command and control systems and Agile Server/Agile Client application issues.
6. Issue Resolution and Reporting: Diagnose system issues, reporting to the Management Center (GMC)-Pentagon and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Respond promptly to system outages, maintaining detailed incident and resolution documentation.
7. Security and Compliance: Install security updates and manage software on 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.
8. Equipment Management: Ensure the security and effective management of all equipment and supplies in accordance with contract regulations.
9. Emergency and Exercise Support: Provide on-call support during military exercises and contingencies as required.

Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience: Minimum of four years in system administration, including at least three years specializing in RHEL administration and two years in Microsoft Windows system administration within a network environment.
• Certifications: Must obtain Security Plus certification at Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II as per DoD 8570.1-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, within the stipulated timeframe.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in editing configuration files, scripting, and command-line management of systems.

Additional Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with the capability to train military personnel on administration tasks, ensuring operational continuity.

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services.   With 26+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!  

Core Capabilities:  

• Advanced and Managed IT Services 
• Agile Software Development 
• DevSecOps 
• Cybersecurity 
• Health IT 
• C4ISR & SIGINT 
• Data Center Engineering & Operations 
• Engineering & Installation 

Why ActioNet?  

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do: 

• Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters. 
• Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence. 
• Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation. 

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the twelfth year in a row (2014 - 2025). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation. 

What's in It For You?  

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference? 

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:  

• Medical Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• 401(k) Savings Plan 
• Education and Professional Training 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs 
• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection 
• Paid Holidays: 11 per year 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Disability Insurance 

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

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