System Administrator - Mission Planning Systems

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Job Title

System Administrator - Mission Planning Systems

Location

Florida - Eglin Air Force Base - Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a System Administrator - Mission Planning Systems to join a team supporting installation, configuration and sustainment of Command and Control (C2) mission planning systems. This position supports the 96CTG, 45 Test Squadron, at Eglin AFB, FL.

Responsibilities:

This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience in a wide range of system administrator duties and exciting opportunities to gain career broadening experience.

• Provide system administration and cybersecurity support on C4ISR systems.
• Provide individual technical support of critical importance to the customer. Provide expertise for all activities relating to the integration and fielding of major C2 systems.
• Design, build, configure, troubleshoot and maintain C2 systems for test activities.
• Install and configure software and applications, including anti-virus and back-up software.
• Create and manage system user accounts in accordance with (IAW) AFMC policies and directives.
• Manage backups, respond to trouble tickets, and write automate scripts.
• Provide other system administrator duties such as booting and shutting down a system, mounting file systems, and scheduling test resources.
• Attend test plan meetings/working groups to provide information and/or technical support.
• Design and employ test automation tools and utilities during test execution.
• Support certification for test readiness by identifying deficiencies, verifying compliance with specifications and standards, and demonstrating a stable system configuration.
• Maintain Configuration Management of hardware/software inventory.
• Participate in tests, evaluations, assessments, and experiments as directed.
• Review, and/or provide comments and recommendations to program documentation.
• Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. These tasks include test and evaluation, test support, logistics, sustainment, operations analyses, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including program/system security.
• Assist in the development of system requirements, performance measures, test phase entry/exit criteria, analysis of design constraints, functional capabilities, and metrics.
• Support Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test (OT), Force Development Evaluation (FDE), Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) and certification for test readiness. Identify deficiencies, verify compliance with specifications and standards, and assess stability of various system configurations.
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management).
• Travel to TDY locations (CONUS and OCONUS).

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 0-3 years of applicable technical experience is required. Six years of applicable technical experience may be substituted for the BS degree or four years of applicable technical experience with a technical Associate's Degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required

• CERTIFICATIONS*: DoD IA Technical (IAT) Level 2 certification within 6 months of employment in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M DoD 8570 directives and supplementing AF regulations; AFMAN 33-285 based on position responsibilities.

• Relevant technical experience and knowledge in general system administration, specifically installing, configuring, and troubleshooting both hardware and software.
• Comprehension of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills.
• Must be qualified and able to travel to worldwide sites, as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead/direct the work of others.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications.

*certifications are considered a condition of employment and must be maintained as active

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience or knowledge of mission planning systems.
• Understanding of development test and evaluation processes, specifically the DoD Acquisition Lifecycle for program development and detailed knowledge of Air Force C2 test methodologies including AFI 99-103.
• Use and integration of programming/scripting languages and applications.
• Knowledgeable with the system development lifecycle, architecture, configuration, and security methods.
• Knowledge of IT systems analyses and application software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies in a development environment.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer site (Eglin AFB)

Travel: Yes, 10-20%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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