Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. (DBA ISHPI) is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our group, you will work with a team focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods. 

The Network and Computer Systems Administrator will be in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Command in Panama City and will install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, maintain, and replace or remove hardware and software components comprising the NSWC PC RDT&E network, government servers connected to the NMCI/NGEN network, and other systems to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

• Perform and support installs, configurations, updates, and troubleshooting on workstations, servers, network, and virtualized infrastructure to include VMWare, Cisco, Windows,
  Linux, and other approved operating systems, applications, and software. The Contractor shall perform the addition, relocation, or removal of applications.
• Administer server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, backups, messaging, performs systems monitoring, and implements STIGs.
• Consults on network, application, and customer service issues to support computer systems’ security and sustainability.
• Maintains baseline system security according to organizational policies.
• Troubleshoot, install computers, and connect software or hardware to the network accordance with industry standards and SOPs designed and approved by NSWC PCD Government personnel.
• Assigned work assignments statuses shall be reported indicating progress and completed work via a web-based application provided by the Government.
• Provide Systems Administration tasks at the level of the Network and Computer Systems Administrator.
• Work within team environment with the network operations team to collaborate and accomplish the tasks set forth.
• Support DRMO of obsolete or excess equipment as directed by Network Operations such as preparing equipment for DRMO (e.g. declassifying, hard drive destruction, etc.), moving equipment to DRMO, and administrative support of required documents for DRMO. 

Education: Bachelor's degree preferably in STEM from an accredited institution preferred.

Experience and Requirements:

• Five (5) years of experience with configuration of VMWare products, Windows Server, RHEL, and administrative management tools.
• Capable of implementation and analysis of DoD IT requirements including STIGs, RMF requirements, and prior work experience with the DoD network.
• Preferred experience with Navy RMF and Navy and NAVSEA networks.
• Workstation and server administration knowledge and experience.
• Senior level certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified Expert, VMware Certified Professional, and Red Hat Certified Engineer) are preferred.

Certification: IAT Level III Certification required such as: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation or a Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC).

Security Clearance:  Requires U.S. Citizenship and an active government security clearance.

“Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

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