C2 Systems Administrator

Job description:

Seeking a C2 Systems Administrator to support Department of Defense (DoD) Command and Control (C2) systems in a secure, mission-critical environment. This role is responsible for administering, maintaining, and securing systems that enable joint air-ground operations, while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and operational standards.

This position requires a motivated professional with strong systems administration experience, a commitment to security compliance, and the ability to work in a team-oriented, high-trust environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform systems administration for DoD Command and Control systems using established practices and procedures
• Install, configure, and maintain software, including upgrades, patches, and IAVAs
• Monitor and analyze system logs to proactively identify and resolve potential issues
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation for system and network issues
• Execute system backups, database archiving, and data/media recovery operations
• Apply DISA STIGs to secure systems and ensure compliance with DoD policies
• Maintain accurate documentation, including configuration checklists and system history
• Support and maintain a DoD training lab environment and configuration-managed workstations
• Assist with access control management in accordance with military policies and directives
• Provide guidance and training to junior personnel

Required Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Clearance
• DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II (Intermediate) certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience administering:
• Windows 10 (or newer) workstations
• Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 (or newer)
• Experience with:
• Security patching and IAVA implementation
• System log analysis and troubleshooting
• Backup and recovery operations
• DISA STIG compliance
• Ability to configure Army Command and Control systems for joint operations
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Battle Command Common Services Server (BCCS)
• Familiarity with Army Mission Command Systems
• Experience using PowerShell or command-line scripting
• Certifications in Microsoft technologies, VMware, Linux, or related platforms
• Experience with:
• VMware vSphere
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft Exchange
• Linux administration

Required/Preferred Training

• Windows 10 (or newer) Administration
• Microsoft Server 2016 (or newer)
• VMware vSphere
• Microsoft SQL
• Microsoft Exchange
• Linux

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Windows 10 (or newer) workstations: 1 year (Required)
• Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 or newer: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II (Intermediate) Certificate (Required)
• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security + Security (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person