LinuxVMWare Systems Administrator (Systems Administrator 5)

Requisition Number:30550

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$116917.00-$150000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Senior

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 employee grows leads and contributesregardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• 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.

Job Description

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Administrator is responsible for administering maintaining and securing the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) infrastructure with a primary focus on Linux-based systems and VMware virtualization platforms supporting enterprise-wide modeling and simulation services.
The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams to deploy monitor and maintain Linux servers virtual machines and workstation images throughout the enterprise. Core responsibilities include VMware ESXi and vCenter management Linux system configuration and hardening implementation of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and enterprise patching of RHEL-based systems. The candidate must be capable of working both independently and within a team-oriented environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Ensures optimal performance and availability of multi-user Linux and VMware environments coordinating activities with other administrators as required.
Manages VMware infrastructure including provisioning monitoring resource allocation and optimization of virtual machines.
Performs Linux server administration including account and permission management configuration management system tuning and log analysis.
Maintains system documentation configuration baselines and ensures compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Evaluates and integrates hardware and software technologies coordinates installation efforts and supports system backup and recovery processes.
Develops implements and enforces policies and standards for managing system resources and maintaining operational readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

15 years relevant experience with a Bachelors in a related field; 13 years with a Masters; or 19 years relevant experience with a High School diploma/equivalent.
Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter management.
Familiarity with VDI technologies and associated protocols.
Strong Linux troubleshooting scripting and system diagnostics skills.
Ability to interpret technical documentation and apply enterprise configuration standards.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Security or equivalent DoD 8570 certification.
Must hold and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

Experience administering RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9) desktop and server environments.
Experience with enterprise patching solutions and applying Linux STIGs.
Familiarity with Windows systems (server and desktop) in mixed environment enterprises.
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible Bash scripting or other Linux automation frameworks.
Experience integrating DoD STIGs security baselines and configuration controls in Linux and virtualized environments.
Proven ability to balance customer support needs with technical priorities.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

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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