Job Description:

• Support the installation, optimization, integration, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, modifications, security, and upgrading of development support systems and simulation components to provide services that enable programs to effectively develop simulation software solutions.
• Working with complex configuration environments; build servers, virtual labs, generalizing tools to accommodate multiple languages and architectures, and assuring tools and processes scale to accommodate the evolving needs of our diverse teams.
• Work closely with the production release and operations teams to establish and deploy consistent, high quality, and packaged builds for our internal and external customers.
• Create media and procedures for coldstart execution of training device, both in-plant and at customer facilities.
• Work with other team members to design and document development system architectures and topologies for both general and simulation specific purposes.

Preferred Skills

• Strong RedHat Linux and Windows Server System Administration, TCP/IP Networking, shell scripting
• Experience with running small network-isolated closed room datacenters.
• Experience with Domain Controller setup and configuration of Group Policy Objects
• Configure, manage, monitor, and optimize on-line, near-online and off-line storage systems (NAS, SAN, NFS etc).
• Security+ Certification, OS or networking certifications
• Experience configuring Cisco and/or HP Networking
• Ability to create and maintain documentation for setup procedures and other system documentation.
• Experience with System Hardening with standards such as the DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCAP.
• Experience as a Team Lead to include task and budget management
• Experience with Windows and Linux Patch Management (such as WSUS and YUM).
• Ability to install and maintain Server OS and configuration using automated installation tools such as Kickstart and Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
• Ability to install and maintain version control tools such as Rational ClearCase/ClearQuest or Atlassian and Perforce/Git

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Linux and Windows System Administration, knowledge of hardware, as well as expertise in command line tools.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities with the ability to resolve conflicting priorities
• Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbal)
• Ability to effectively plan and organize projects and manage priorities
• Demonstrated capability in the following areas:
• Scripting (such as Bash/Powershell/Perl)
• Account, password and permission management: Users Creation, Group Creation, Permissions, Creations of Folders.
• Linux/Windows Integration: File sharing, authentication.
• Perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolution
• Maintain documentation for systems and data storage process and procedures
• Create/Maintain Documentation for system setup and deploy.
• Experience with System Hardening
• Event log, audit log and syslog analysis
• Provide timely production support and problem resolution
• Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work and site travel (CONUS)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Clearance is required.