Job Description: System Administrator for Modeling and Simulation Systems
Camp Pendelton, CA
The System Administrator for Modeling/Simulation Systems reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the Project Manager through the local Company Site Lead. The System Administrator for Modeling/Simulation Systems will perform the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide network engineering and systems administration support to the Battle Simulation Centers (BSC) and Combined Arms Staff Trainers (CAST) with tasks such as: planning, installation, operation, and maintenance to support day-to-day operations and training events and exercises.
Maintains military modeling/simulation systems and associated workstations by configuring and troubleshooting each system and respective workstation per supporting technical documentation in a classroom training and Combat Operations Center collective staff training environment.
Conduct on-site instruction and technical assistance as required to include field training environments and will, on occasion, participate as a member of a mobile training team.
Provide planning, engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, database development, system administration and instructional expertise to support CIS training, systems integration and operations in a combat operations center, logistics operation center and tactical air command center environment to support a variety of training supported events and exercises.
Install, operate and maintain UNIX and Windows environments.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Develop and maintain cross-boundary network solutions (e.g., firewalls, access control lists, etc.) between multiple networks or enclaves of various Mission Assurance Categories (MAC) and classification levels to enable the controlled interconnection of training systems, experimental systems, domain services, or coalition partners with BSC/CAST networks.
Install, configure, optimize, maintain and operate network servers, hubs, routers, and switches.
Provide end-user IT support for all BSC/CAST operating systems, peripherals, and applications.
Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software and hardware.
Perform IT related customer support functions including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and/or training, in response to customer requirements.
Research and provide recommendations for audio visual, computer, computer network infrastructure equipment, and supporting training technology and peripheral equipment to support the BSC/CAST training environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma
At least three years of experience in IT, which should include successful experience as a project team member.
Familiar with USMC and DoD cybersecurity compliancy, instructions, policies and regulations.
CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIESRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Documented experience and solid understanding of DoD enterprise network policies with a strong security mindset.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with others and senior management.
Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
The ideal candidate has MTWS and/or DVTE familiarity as an Operator, Instructor and/or System Administrator.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is 100% on site, in a government facility, typically during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and maintain focus.
May be required to lift, carry and move computer and associated equipment.
Be able to work an unstable schedule, to include holidays and weekends in support of exercises. Exercises often require shifts of 12-14 hrs per day, 7 days a week for the duration of the exercise, which normally are 1-3 weeks in length.
SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS
May require occasional travel for up to three weeks at a time (or longer).
Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company's auto insurance provider.
Daily travel in local area during work day (including use of personal vehicle).
Must meet current DoD Cyber Security Workforce program requirements for Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or higher.
Must possess and maintain training and certifications sufficient to be granted privileged access to Marine Corps information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) through documented completion of required training and certification.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
A NATO-Secret security clearance is required for this position
