Modeling & Simulations System Admin

Description

Primary Location: Quantico, VA

Must be a U.S Citizen

Security Clearance: Secret

The mission of the MSTP is to provide training in MAGTF operations across the range of military operations, within the context of a Joint and/or Combined Task Force environment, to improve the warfighting skills, with the main effort of providing training and support.

Job Summary

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a Simulation system (MAGTF Tactical Warfighting Simulation (MTWS), Joint Deployment Logistics Model (JDLM), Air, Space and Cyberspace Constructive Environment – Information Operations Suite (ACE-IOS)) Systems Administrator who must possess strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills, in addition to in-depth technical knowledge of the Government’s systems’ hardware and software. The Simulation Systems Administrator studies program operating instructions to determine equipment setup and operations. 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. Conferring with software systems engineering or applications programming personnel if errors require a change of instructions or sequences of operations. Maintaining operating records such as machine performance and production reports and system logbooks. This position shall be responsible for ensuring system availability and reliability of the MSTP simulation systems (MTWS, JDLM, ACE-IOS) on the networks. The Simulation Systems Administrator reports to and receives work direction from the MSTP Exercise Section Head

Requirements

Required Skills/Qualifications

• IAT Level II 
• Install and configure operating system software, patches, and upgrades for various simulation system servers and clients, analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving system hardware, software, and networking issues
• Experience with both Windows and Red Hat operating systems
• Maintain simulation servers and clients, ensuring functionality of the systems and external links.
• 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 systems.
• Sets up interfaces and federations with other simulation systems and/or C2 systems. 
• Maintains file servers, network access; documents, analyzes, and troubleshoots systems anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
• Educational Requirements: BA/BS or equivalent. Candidates may substitute substantial, relevant experience for education for this position.
• Certification Requirements: DoD 8140.01 IAT II; SEC+

 Desired Skills/Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Possess a thorough understanding of all aspects of Operations and technologies
• Abreast of industry developments and applicable Government regulations
• Make recommendations for enhancing services.
• Research operational issues and provides mitigation recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communications, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent judgement and self-motivation
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills. 
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. 
• Works independently with little to no supervision researching new technologies or comparing technologies to meet the customers need while providing an unbiased opinion.
• Working knowledge of network and information exchange technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, RESTful, SOAP and HTTP)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal Office Environment

Travel

• 10-25%, mainly to Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.