This role is in support of a US Navy Squadron based in Iwakuni, Japan. We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator who has some knowledge of Network and Database administration to work on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS). The successful candidate will deploy with the ship often, sometimes for months at a time, and the schedule will vary due to operational requirements.
You will be responsible for providing the overall on-site ALIS maintenance and support and serves as the primary point of contact for any customer questions or concerns.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Backups, restores, and disaster recovery of the system
• Hardware/system monitoring and performance tuning
• System/software/user maintenance and Maintaining system documentation
• Analyzing and identifying issues with internal databases and applications
• Setting up administrator and service accounts
• Installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space
• Interacting daily with users and acting as a Subject Matter Expert for the ALIS product suite
• Maintaining smooth, secure operation of multi-user computer systems through coordination with other administrative disciplines (security, database, network, and offboard mission Support)
• Training System Administrators and users on the ALIS system as needed
• Review processes/procedures, collect system operational data for analysis
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
This is an operational support role to an active ship, so the selected candidate will be required to work at deployed CONUS/OCONUS locations, support rotating shifts, and work over 40 hours per week-which may include weekends-as dictated by mission requirements.
Basic Qualifications• The candidate must hold either a Secret security clearance with investigation within the last 6 years (or be enrolled in the Continuous Verification Program)
• The candidate must hold a current DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or CCNA)
• The Candidate must have prior F-35 ALIS Administrator Experience.
• The Candidate must be able to support customer deployments on request, ship based and/or land based, and to travel to an alternate sites if needed.
• The Candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills
• The Candidate must have a valid US Drivers License
• The Candidate must have a valid US Passport
• The Candidate must have proven Windows Enterprise Server Systems Administration experience and a working knowledge of Active Directory (AD)
Desired Skills• For this position, its highly recommended that the candidate have at least 2 years experience working as an F-35 Autonomous Logistics Information System (ALIS) Administrator
• Prior experience working with the US Navy or US Marine Corps.
• Prior experience supporting shipboard deployments and an understanding of working in a shipboard environment.
• Prior experience working as an F-35 ALIS Database, Systems, Security OR Network Administrator
• Hands on experience as a Systems, Database, Network, or Security Administrator working with the military in high OPTEMPO situations
• Proven experience working with SPLUNK AND/OR Proven experience working with SQL AND/OR Proven Experience Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Appliances
• LINUX REDHAT Certification
• A background working on a Fighter Program with familiarity of aircraft logistics, supply and/or maintenance.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
