Support restoral of enterprise services at alternate operating locations during COOP exercises and real-world events, ready for implementation within 24 hours of notification.
Install, configure, and maintain physical servers, storage arrays, and VMware hosts, and coordinate hardware repairs and replacements with vendors.
Collect virtual machine and host performance and capacity data to support right-sizing and hardware recommendations.
Implement approved changes through the configuration and change management process and update system baselines and diagrams.
Maintain standard operating procedures, configuration records, and ticket histories, and escalate complex issues to senior administrators.
Years of Experience
At least 3 years of specialized experience in system administration within Federal/Department of War (DoW) environments, with specific expertise in server platforms (Red Hat Linux and similar), virtualization platforms (VMware and similar), and backup applications (Commvault and similar).
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in IT Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
Clearance Requirements: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Certification Requirements: CompTIA Server+ CE, Security+ CE, and/or Cloud+ CE required (Security+ CE preferred, as it also meets DoD 8140 requirements for system administrator access). Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Windows Server Administrator, VMware Certified Professional (Data Center), or Commvault Certified Professional preferred.
Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role: Expert-level knowledge of server platforms (Red Hat Linux and similar), virtualization platforms (VMware and similar), and backup applications (Commvault and similar); expert-level knowledge of backup and recovery and business continuity/disaster recovery practices for a highly distributed enterprise, including restoral of services at an alternate site; and knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, SP 800-34 Rev. 1, and SP 800-209, and of DAF COOP planning guidance (DAFI 10-208). No cloud administration is required for this position.
Salary Range: $58,000 to $89,000
The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.
About Us
Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.
Benefits
Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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