Sr. Systems Administrator 28418
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Job Summary
Requisition Number:28418
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$120000.00-$130000.00
Security Clearance:Secret
Level of Experience:Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).Mission Technologies Global Security (GS) group comprises live virtual constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers HII designs develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness HII understands that preparation requires full coordinationnot readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systemsfrom small watercraft to submarines surface combatants and aircraft carriersHII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energys national security mission through the management and operation of its sites as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Leadership Mindset at HII Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
- Know & Grow Your People Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships Communicate openly collaborate well and build trust.
- Take Ownership Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future Bring ideas curiosity and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Summary
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator to provide mid-level system administration lifecycle upgrades and enterprise support for distributed Navy training environments. This role ensures reliable operation of Linux- and Windows-based systems Performs OS upgrade efforts and provides technical support and leadership across sites. The position requires independent technical judgment strong problem-solving ability and the expertise to maintain secure highavailability systems. This fulltime onsite role is part of a highperforming engineering team delivering missiondriven solutions that improve warfighter training and decisionmaking.
Key Job Responsibilities
Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems including coordination with network administrators. Duties may include and are not limited to:
- Maintain multi-OS lab environment (i.e. RHEL Rocky Windows 11) systems across standalone network systems in a lab environment to support USN BFTT/ATD training systems
- Configure upgrade and administer Linux (RHEL Rocky) systems including installation BIOS settings patching
- Configure upgrade and administer Windows (e.g. Windows11) systems including installation BIOS settings patching
- Configure upgrade and administer switch IOS (e.g. HP Aruba and Cisco) systems including installation BIOS settings patching
- Provide troubleshooting for the environment to provide local and distance support for peers and coworkers
- Provide recommendations to the customer based on issues during installation and operational testing to include issues with patching and cyber security
- Attend various meetings as related to products
- Work with customers through the lifecycle of the project from planning procurement Test & Evaluation Implementation & Operations and Maintenance
- Assist with trouble-ticket creation resolution implementation
- Document creation review updates releasability reviews
What you must have
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelors Degree with 12 years of relevant experince; OR
- Masters Degree with 10 years relevant experience
- Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering Computer Science or Information Systems
Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to manage and secure complex enterpriselevel systems and servers.
- Advanced proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) including configuration system hardening and deep troubleshooting across multiple versions.
- Proven expertise with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and largescale patch management.
- Background mentoring technical staff and contributing to system modernization and improvement i
Required Credentials:
Ability to otain a DoD Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification or higher (e.g. Security CE CCNA Security CySA) within 3 months of hire if not currently held.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have a current or active DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
- Experience with Navy Training Systems.
Physical Requirements
- May require working in an office industrial shipboard or laboratory environment. Must be capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and a range of temperature conditions during shipboard or testing activities.
Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.
Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR AI and Big Data cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.
Do You Need Assistance
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Required Experience:
Senior IC