Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for experienced System Administrators to support the Air Force's Air Operations Center (AOC) Falconer Weapon System team to perform tier one and two network support for all network systems. Systems Administrators must possess strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills, in addition to in-depth technical knowledge of the Government's systems hardware and software. A background in the specific types of hardware and software systems used by the Government is required. This position monitors and controls one or more mid-range application servers. Systems Administrators studies program operating instructions to determine equipment setup and operations Systems Administrators continuously observes the operation of assigned applications and storage devices to monitor system operation and determines the point of hardware or software failure. This position manipulates systems in accordance with standard procedures to continue operations when individual units of a system malfunction. Systems Administrators confer with software systems engineering or applications programming personnel in the event that errors require a change of instructions or sequences of operations. The Systems Administrators maintains operating records such as machine performance and production reports.

Responsibilities include:

Installing operating system software, patches, and upgrades
Analyzing, troubleshooting and resolving system hardware, software, and networking issues
Configuring, optimizing, fine-tuning, and monitoring operating system software and hardware
Performing system backups and recovery
Conducting server builds
Establishes complex operational databases, software configuration control and system interfaces for computer systems
Maintains file servers, network access; documents, analyzes and troubleshoots systems anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance Educational Requirements:
Stays abreast of industry developments and applicable Government regulations
Performs audits, operational analysis and risk assessments
Makes recommendations for enhancing services
Formulates/Develop organizational system policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

9+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Working knowledge of network and information exchange technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, RESTful, SOAP and HTTP)
Works independently with little to no supervision researching new technologies or comparing technologies to meet the customers need while providing an unbiased opinion
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Strong oral and written communications, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent judgement and self-motivation
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Experience with GCCS Family of Systems (FOS)
DoDD 8570.01-M IAT II certification
Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator, Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials, or Level 1 Unix System Administrator
US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

Graduate-level degree in Engineering or a related technical or business field.
Experience working in Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) and general understanding of CAOC processes and procedures in support of execution of the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and Airspace Control Order (ACO).

This position is located in Hampton, VA.

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