Job Information
V2X System Administrator II - Sembach, Germany in Germany
Overview
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X has an opportunity for a System Administrator II, located in Sembach, Germany. The System Administrator II will carry out their duties in support of the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the United States Army Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC).
Responsibilities
System Administration of Active Directory: The contractor shall provide day to day system administration and technical support for all NIPR Active Directory operations, to include the following actions: Manage Active Directory OU structure, create, delete, and manage user and computer accounts; Create, delete, and manage security groups and permissions; Create, delete, and manage Group Policy Objects process.
Installation, Maintenance and Operation of Server Platforms: Install, configure, and maintain Army-approved server operating systems. Diagnose and resolve software and hardware conflicts for host operating system. Review server event logs to identify abnormalities or diagnosis. Monitor and optimize the performance of the server processes. Provide technical specifications for recommended hardware purchases/upgrades. Ensure server operating system meets all necessary service pack and patching levels. Configure and manage virtual servers using current SDDC virtualization environment. Work with server application/program users to resolve conflicts between operating system and hosted applications. Install and implement SSL and DOD PKI.
System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM): Create, test, and deploy 3rd party software packages to meet IAVA requirements and SDDC objectives. Manage SCCM console to monitor for client or system faults and correct them, if necessary. Manage SCUP deployments via SCCM console. Assist in troubleshooting of system imaging problems. Deploy Operating System (OSD) images via SCCM console. Create, test, and deploy Microsoft updates via SCCM console. Generate reports from SCCM to include asset management, software inventory, and IAVA compliance Work with 7th Signal Command SCCM working group to resolve SCCM deployment package issues.
DHCP: Manage DHCP server, to include configuration and maintenance of IP scopes.
Enterprise Email Administration: Manage Army user account request process for Army 365 service on NIPR/SIPR. Manage Army NPE account request process for Army 365 service on NIPR/SIPR. Manage Army user account request process for AMHS123
SMTP Services: Coordinate with Army RNEC, or equivalent for other Services, for the configuration and maintenance of SMTP services for any unit devices requiring “to” email capability.
Trouble Ticketing System: Monitor and resolve all system administration trouble tickets entered in the Government provided trouble ticketing system.
Storage Management: Provide full system administration of file storage devices, to include managing NTFS permissions, replicating data to disaster recovery site, troubleshooting client connectivity issues, upgrading firmware, and monitoring logs and disk space allocations.
Database Administration: Provide Database Administration support services for all systems. Maintain database server and all database instances supporting system applications. Refresh the design, as required, tune/optimize databases, maintain database interfaces, creating, and maintaining full text indexes, monitor database use and size, and archive databases, as required.
Management of Backup and Recovery Services: Manage system backups, restore, and recovery capabilities for all servers and file storage devices to meet SDDC data protection policies. Manage data replication to disaster recovery site and ensure daily replication. Manage data protection hardware and software. Manage all system administration documentation, to include system design description, baseline hardware architecture chart, rack elevation diagrams, hardware/software systems configuration, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and necessary troubleshooting guides. Manage necessary server specific DISA STIG documentation used as part of the system accreditation package.
System Administration of Active Directory: Provides day to day system administration and technical support for all NIPR Active Directory operations. Manage Active Directory OU structure. Create, delete, and manage user and computer accounts. Create, delete, and manage security groups and permissions. Create, delete, and manage Group Policy Objects process.
Installation, Maintenance and Operation of Server Platforms: Install, configure, and maintain Army-approved server operating systems. Diagnose and resolve software and hardware conflicts for host operating system. Review server event logs to identify abnormalities or diagnosis. Monitor and optimize the performance of the server processes. Provide technical specifications for recommended hardware purchases/upgrades. Ensure server operating system meets all necessary service pack and patching levels. Configure and manage virtual servers using current SDDC virtualization environment. Work with server application/program users to resolve conflicts between operating system and hosted applications. Install and implement SSL and DOD PKI.
SMTP Services: Coordinate with Army RNEC, or equivalent for other Services, for the configuration and maintenance of SMTP services for any unit devices requiring “to” email capability.
Trouble Ticketing System: Monitor and resolve all system administration trouble tickets entered in the Government provided trouble ticketing system.
Gates: Ensure IA compliance for RGATES and DGATES, network configuration of servers, GATES account management, HHTI configuration manager installs on WKS, HHTI (scanner) multi-cab software install, configuration, and setup, CAISI radio management, and CAISI firewall configuration and management.
Qualifications
Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
Education:
Must meet one of the following criteria:
High School + 11 years of experience
Bachelor + 7 years experience
Master + 3 years experience
Certification Requirements:
This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01M. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification.
The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
Baseline:
Cisco: CCNA: Certified Network Associate - Security
Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Security
CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner (ended 17 Dec 2024)
CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst (Cannot be used as a dual qualifier)
CompTIA: Security+ ce
CompTIA: SecurityX ce
GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender
GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler: Certified Incident Handler
GIAC: GICSP: Industrial Cyber Security Professional
GIAC: GSEC: Security Essentials
ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional
ISC2: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Computer Environment (CE):
CompTIA: Server
- CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst (Cannot be used as a dual qualifier)
Microsoft: 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
Microsoft: 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
Microsoft: 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
Microsoft: 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
Microsoft: Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft: Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft: Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
Microsoft: Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Admin
Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database BI Development
Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Dev
Microsoft: MCSA: Windows 10
Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2016
Microsoft: MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure
Microsoft: MCSE: Database Management and Analytics
Microsoft: MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps
Microsoft: MCSE: Private Cloud 2012
Microsoft: MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert
Microsoft: MCSE: Server Infrastructure 2012
Microsoft: MCT: Certified IT Professional
Microsoft: MCT: Certified Systems Administrator
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in system administration.
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.