Data Systems Administrator

Data Systems Administrator

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

• Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
• Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
• Current DoD IAT certification Level 1 or above or SEC +, NET + certified, Voice/Video Network Certification and qualified on VmWare virtual server and desktop management preferably CISCO certified
• Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance

Experience Required

• Preferred: Prior experience and operational knowledge of architecture and standards based on Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) best practices
• Preferred: Prior experience and operational knowledge of system management/administrator support for MARCENT CLASSIFIED and UNCLASSIFIED data services
• Preferred: Prior experience and operational knowledge of server operation, performance and capacity
• Five years' military experience

Job Objective

Under a five-year contract, the Data Systems Administrator will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the Data Systems Administrator will support the Communication Directorate (G-6) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The G-6 provides communication support to MARCENT as well as command, control, communications, and computer (C4) policy advocacy to CENTCOM Communications (CCJ6) and HQMC agencies. The G-6 conducts C4 planning and validation for USMC forces operating in the CENTCOM AOR.

Responsibilities

• Provide system management/administrator support for MARCENT CLASSIFIED and UNCLASSIFIED data services
• Define, improve and promote architecture and standards based on Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) best practices
• Assist in developing and maintaining mature security procedures
• Provide senior level guidance on performing functionality, performance, and security audits, generate detailed executive reports outlining risk, and provide technology recommendations
• Document and monitor server operation, performance and capacity
• Maintain and be accountable for the direct support of CLASSIFIED and UNCLASSIFIED command services
• Design, document and write deliverable plans for complex implementations
• Write and maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOP), and desktop procedures
• Ensure services are provided to cover 0600 to 1800 Monday thru Friday (excluding Federal Holidays and maintenance schedule hours) and, when required, be available for after core hours consultation and recall
• Account for system maintenance schedule every Thursday from 1900 to 2300
• Must be compliant with current DoD IAT certification Level 1 or above or SEC +, NET + certified and qualified on VmWare virtual server and desktop management

Education & Certification

• Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
• Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
• Current DoD IAT certification Level 1 or above or SEC +, NET + certified, Voice/Video Network Certification and qualified on VmWare virtual server and desktop management preferably CISCO certified

Security Clearance

• Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance

Work Location

• MARCENT, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
• Travel: Contractor personnel must support the projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but not limited to the following countries: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and Greece. The ideal candidate will be available for travel on less than 24 hours-notice to support personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to execute OCONUS travel throughout the Central Command (CENTCOM) AOR.

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.