Systems Administrator

Job Title: GCCS-J Administrator (Systems Administrator) Job Location: Iraq This position is in Iraq, we cannot post in Iraq as we can only hire US Citizens, with a US Government issued Secret security clearance. Responsibilities Trace Systems is actively recruiting a GCCS-J Administrator to provide support for GCCS-J systems. This role is responsible for ensuring system availability and efficiency through proper system administration and monitoring. Responsibilities include: Provide on-site system administration support and installation/configuration, or assist with installation and configuration, of GCCS-J servers and clients in Iraq and supported sites. Propose and evaluate Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products or develop unique solutions (e.g., scripts, business practice re-engineering) to streamline system administration and/or user access to GCCS-J systems. Troubleshoot system issues and provide recommendations for resolution. Ensure GCCS-J hardware complies with the approved Program of Record (POR) build through proper installation and integration efforts. When deviations from standard configurations are necessary to meet mission requirements, obtain approval from the GCCS-J Program Office and follow industry best practices to maintain system security. Conduct monthly preventative maintenance at each site, including log monitoring, disk usage analysis, and system backups. Monitor systems daily for anomalies such as excessive CPU or disk usage, and slow application performance. Support hardware, software, and licenses installed on GCCS-J equipment within the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) and United States Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems (US BICES) network enclaves. Support includes Joint GCCS-J C2 systems and Army AGM operating systems (e.g., Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Sun Solaris), databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Oracle), and VMware platforms. Additional Duties Recommend hardware procurement that meets or exceeds minimum specifications as determined by the responsible Government Program Office. Propose rack space designs for servers with appropriate cooling systems. Install patches and security updates. Build and configure major software releases. Rebuild or restore systems in the event of failure or operator error. Participate in theater GCCS C4 working groups, the USCENTCOM Command and Control Support Systems Working Group (C2S2WG), GCCS/GCCS-J video teleconferences (VTCs), and other relevant meetings as required by the Government. Maintain a responsive GCCS-J support posture, including on-site presence for up to 70 hours per week and 24/7 on-call availability. Provide full-scale operations and maintenance (O&M) support, including building, maintaining, administering, updating, and securing systems, servers, applications, and C2-related data and information. Minimum Qualifications Security Clearance: An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance. Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a systems administrator in environments with multiple operating systems, including UNIX, Solaris, Linux, VMware, and Windows. At least 5 years of experience operating and maintaining servers in a virtualized environment, in compliance with DoD Information Assurance (IA) directives and policies. Knowledge of directory services, DNS, and IP networking. Familiarity with Army Mission Command Essential Capabilities, Joint C2 Systems (GCCS-J), Army Mission Command Systems (CPOF), and Army Unified Capabilities (GCCS-A). Knowledge of applicable Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Instructions (CJCSI) and directives relevant to GCCS-J. Certification Requirements Certification in a Unix-based operating system such as Solaris or Linux, or a computing environment certification (e.g., Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or higher). Education Position requires a High School diploma/GED. Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr