Title: MALS Senior System Administrator - MALS-26/29 (MCAS New River)
LCAT: Senior System Administrator (Key Personnel)
Location: New River, NC
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance
Education: Desired, meet one of the H.3.2.b tiers: 10 yrs general / 7 yrs specific with no degree; 8 yrs general / 5 yrs specific with an associate's; 6 yrs general / 5 yrs specific with a bachelor's; 4 yrs general / 2 yrs specific with a master's; 2 yrs general / 1 yr specific with a PhD
Job Summary
*** Contingent Upon Award ***
Provides technical support and training for the Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS) at the MALS, sustaining the aviation programs of record and networks that support 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aviation readiness and deployable capability.
Required Qualifications
- LCAT:
- Specialized experience planning, implementing, and managing complex server and network infrastructures for maximum uptime, security, and performance
- Designing system architecture and administering virtualization environments (VMware and Linux) and cloud environments
- Managing security functions (firewalls, backups, system protection)
- Developing and using scripts for automation
- Mentoring junior technical staff
- Managing, installing, and maintaining network infrastructure, hardware, software, and application support environments
- Deploying LANs, securing information systems, and ensuring network connectivity in operational and forward-deployed environments.
- Desired education/experience (meet one), H.3.2.b: 10/7 no degree; 8/5 associate's; 6/5 bachelor's; 4/2 master's; 2/1 PhD.
- Position:
- Must perform PWS C.5.8 duties:
- (1) Training & mentorship - OJT to ALIMS personnel on operation/servicing of POR equipment; specialized training to enable support in any operational environment.
- (2) System management & troubleshooting - manage and troubleshoot server operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Windows Server) and hypervisors (e.g., VMware) supporting systems like NTCSS; isolate and repair faults; submit support requests to NIWC and NAVAIR.
- (3) Network & security engineering - advanced technical analysis for planning, installation, and operation of network architectures; ensure network infrastructure projects comply with regulations and support deployed/garrison networks including external connectivity; manage vulnerability remediation and POA&M submissions.
- (4) Deployment & planning support - technical advisor for all AIS POR operations; support employment of the Tactical Aviation Data Network (TADN) and other communications equipment in deployed environments (e.g., aboard the T-AVB).
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
- ALIMS/NTCSS experience
- RHEL/Windows Server and VMware administration
- NIWC/NAVAIR coordination
- RMF/POA&M and vulnerability remediation
- DoN/USMC aviation logistics IT environment. (Desirable, not mandatory.)
What Success Looks Like
ALIMS and supporting server/network systems remain available, secure, and compliant; faults are isolated and resolved with proper NIWC/NAVAIR coordination; vulnerability/POA&M actions stay current; ALIMS personnel are effectively trained; and deployed/garrison and T-AVB network support keeps the MALS mission-ready.
Benefits Statement
Paradigm Max Q provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k)-retirement plan; paid time off (PTO) for vacation; and company-paid holidays. The benefits package also includes reimbursement for a Planet Fitness Black Card membership.
Location-Based Compensation
Compensation is determined based on the employee's primary work location, applicable labor market, experience, education, certifications, security clearance, and other job-related factors. Candidates working outside the DMV may receive a different salary range consistent with local market conditions and applicable law.
