System Administrator, VI SME - TS/SCI Required Honolulu, HI Posted today

ASE is looking for a Systems Administrator, VI SME to work in Honolulu, HI. The Virtual Infrastructure (VI) System Administrator provides day-to-day system administration services and ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. This role manages over 300 Virtual Machines (VM) across four VM Operating Environments (VOE) and three different security classifications, working closely with various teams to ensure system and application operations and security. Responsibilities Key responsibilities include the maintenance, installation, updating, and security of operating systems and applications, utilizing platforms like VMware vCenter, VMware Horizon View, and VMware ESXi, along with storage solutions such as Rubrik, Cohesity, and Pure Storage. The administrator is tasked with maintaining Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, managing DoD PKI requirements, and ensuring all systems are integrated into the Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) architecture. Additionally, the role involves monitoring security and performance logs, managing ServiceNow tickets, and participating in technical meetings to provide expert recommendations. The administrator will also handle backup and restoration processes, support command exercises and inspections, and manage the Continuity of Operations (COOP) for VOE systems. The VI System Administrator is expected to create, maintain, and update VOE Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and provide monthly status reports detailing accomplishments, ongoing issues, and efforts requiring government action. Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be necessary to support service outages. This position requires a proactive approach to system management and strong collaboration with developers and cybersecurity staff to ensure a secure, efficient virtual infrastructure. Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance. IAW DoDM 8410.03, must meet Intermediate Proficiency level. Must possess ONE of the following 8570 IAT-II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst), GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification), Security+ CE, or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner). BS degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution, preferred. Minimum High School Diploma/GED. Must have at least three years of experience managing and supporting VMWare vCenter & Horizon View environments. Must have experience securing systems and applications in accordance with Federal, DoD and customer regulations, directives, policies and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). Must have at least two years of experience managing Cisco UCS in a DoD environment. Must have experience managing VMware NSX. Must have experience managing Rubrik and Cohesity. Must have experience managing VMware vSan, vCOPS, vRO, Aria, and ESXi in a DoD environment. Must have experience managing Tintri and Pure storage. Must have experience supporting Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) agents. Must be “VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) 6 [or later]” certified in good standing. Must be able to work occasional after-hours and weekend work, as required to support service outages. Job ID 2026-23864 Work Type On-Site Pay Range $145,000 - $155,000 Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information). #J-18808-Ljbffr NANA Regional Corp