Are you interested in continuing your career in Europe in a mission focused environment? CACI has established and upcoming positions throughout the European theater supporting multiple customers for the Department of Defense. We are looking for experienced, innovative and motivated IT Specialists to support enablement of CJTF-HOA’s mission objectives in Djibouti, Africa.
What You’ll Get to Do:
CACI has an excellent opportunity for an experienced, self-directed, C2 Sys Admin. This position is in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) organization, US AFRICOM located OCONUS in Djibouti, Africa at the CJTF-HOA. This position is required to travel OCONUS.
The C2 Sys Admin maintains highly available operations of Global Command and Control Systems - Joint (GCCS-J) computer systems and coordination with high profile customers. Duties will include application integration with directory services, assigning roles, provisioning hypervisors and storage for virtual infrastructure, as well as automated provisioning of guest operating systems and applications. Creation and maintenance of configuration items and other related documentation, in approved software version control system. Interfaces with ECJ3/ECJ2 customers in all aspects of GCCS-J and other Programs of Records as required. Monitors system performance and establishes performance baselines. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software. Performs regular backups and tests backups in recovery scenarios. Creates automation playbooks to enforce policies and standards across the C2 infrastructure and enterprise resources where applicable.
More About the Role:
The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally, and present products and ideas in a business-like manner. The candidate will be required to work in dynamic fast paced environments that require team interaction and coordination of efforts. The candidate must be experienced in interfacing with both client managers and system users.
The candidate is responsible for the following activities. Software installation, configuration, upgrade, support, maintenance, and troubleshooting with capability to make one off changes and then integrate changes into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. Will perform account management and access control and will act as a liaison with other components to provide information sharing pertaining to the needs of the diverse set of computer users supported by the client as a whole. Evaluates, maintains, and troubleshoots application and database services on Enterprise Linux servers. Manages Red Hat Storage and Virtualization technologies on multiple security enclaves and sites. Manages Red Hat Satellite 6 servers, ensures content hosts are patched and have compliant Errata installed. Monitors and maintains C2 infrastructure leveraging tools such as Dell Open Manage Enterprise, ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash and Kibana), Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Tower. Identifies problems, works with internal and external teams to provide root cause analysis. Provides problem resolution in accordance to established CITS policies, including break/fix actions. Researches and develops automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identifies approaches that leverage resources and provide economies of scale. Performs daily system monitoring; verifies the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes; reviews system and application logs; and verifies completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Performs daily backup operations, ensuring all required data is successfully backed up to the appropriate media and stored off site.
Daily duties include (but are not limited to):
GCCS SME and respond to customer GCCS-J/I3 requests which vary widelyEnsure COP availability to customerMaintain daily backupsInstall and maintain RHHI-V, Red Hat Satellite, Ansible Tower, GitLabMaintain database instances (Oracle, Sybase, PostgreSQL)Perform software updates and remediation scansPerform STIG validation against operating systems, application servers and databasesCreate, work, and solve service requests using trouble ticketing systemEnsure server hardware is in working order and redundantProduce and maintain processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Maintain Red Hat JBoss application servers.Maintain and troubleshoot Enterprise Linux OS issues where they arise (RHEL6+, CentOS 6+)Troubleshoot Agile Client application issues.Additionally, the C2 team members will provide remote support and/or travel to customer sites as required. Team members will be on a scheduled on-call, and shift work may be required during exercises and contingencies.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Must be a current US Citizen (No Waiver).Must currently hold an adjudicated Top Secret Clearance and be able to obtain an SCIBA/BS + 5 years recent specialized experienceDoD 8570.1 Technical Level II Certification One of the following computing environment certification is required, will accept waiver if completed within 6 months of hire:Solaris Certified Systems Administrator (SCSA) , or higherOracle Certified Associate (OCA), or higherCompTIA Linux +Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)VMWare – VCP6-DCV or higherMCP – Windows Server 2012+TESA eligibilityThese Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
ITIL v3 or v4 – FoundationExperience in the following areas: Ansible, Puppet, Chef or any other automation system or productDemonstrated proficiency in a shell language such as Bash, Python, Perl or PowerShellPrior experience with Programs of Record and command and control systems such as GCCS-J, GCCS-A, GCCS-M, GCCS-AF, DCGS-A, DCGS-M, DCGS-AF, TMBCS, JADOCS, JTCW, AIDE, etc.CCNP Data CenterDeploying Cisco ACI and HCI solutionsSoftware Defined NetworkingAutomation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch filesExperience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Exchange, Active Directory, and SharePointAdaptable to changing circumstances and operational needsExperience with DoD IT security requirementsUnderstanding of Department of Defense Military standards-______________________________________________________________________________
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$68,400-$143,700CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.