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IT Systems Engineer – Systems Administrator and Test Support
Contingent upon contract award and funding
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a versatile IT Systems Engineer – Systems Administrator and Test Support to support classified computing environments at Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, Port Hueneme, California.
- This hybrid role combines responsibilities of systems administrator and test engineer. The ideal candidate will maintain secure and compliant lab operations, administer Windows and Linux systems, and support AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) tactical software installation and maintenance. In addition, candidate will assist with Combat System test and evaluation events by operating systems and assisting with test procedure development and validation.
Job Description:
Systems Administration:
- Manage Windows and Linux systems in classified lab environments.
- Perform software and hardware installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance.
- Work with various activities in the support of maintenance of the hardware and software.
- Maintain hardware, firmware, and software baselines across lab assets.
- Monitor and address hardware obsolescence in support of development programs.
- Coordinate with customer for configuration changes, acquisition of equipment, and decommissioning/disposal processes.
- Provide user support for engineering, development, and test teams operating in lab environments by maintaining hardware and loading various software builds prior to events.
- Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to optimize maintenance, security, and DevSecOps processes.
- Maintain secure network configurations and lab infrastructure in accordance with DoD policies.
Test and Evaluation Responsibilities
- Support test events by operating various Combat System elements.
- Support development and validation of test and evaluation procedures.
- Review various weapon system documentation to gain knowledge of systems under test.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of experience.
- Must have experience administering Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Must have experience with hypervisors (ESXI is preferred) and VM managers (vSphere is preferred).
- Must have python scripting experience for automation and operational tooling.
- Must have familiarity with networks and network security fundamentals (firewalls, zero trust, encryption).
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Department of War weapons systems, preferred.
- Experience managing classified laboratory environments, preferred.
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies, preferred.
- Experience with collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams), preferred.
- Experience with OS patching, hardenting, STTIGs and vulnerability remediation, preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Must have Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) and the ability to maintain it.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)
Physical Requirements:
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).