Systems Administrator II

Location: Panama City, FL Job Type: Full-Time Security Clearance: Secret AERMOR is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator II who will be responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrading of hardware and software components. This includes supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) RDT&E network, government servers connected to NMCI/NGEN, and other systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The role requires expertise in server and network administration, security compliance, and system performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain workstations, servers, and network components. Support virtualization infrastructure including VMware, Windows, Linux, and Cisco systems. Perform application additions, relocations, and removals as needed. Administer server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, backups, and messaging.

Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and maintain baseline system security in accordance with organizational policies. Perform systems monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure network sustainability and security. Ensure compliance with DoD IT requirements, including STIGs and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.

Work with government personnel to maintain system security and adherence to industry standards. Implement and analyze security policies for Navy RMF and NAVSEA networks. Provide technical consultation on network, applications, and customer service issues. Support DRMO (Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office) processes, including equipment declassification, hard drive destruction, and administrative support for required documentation.

Receive and report work assignments via a web-based government application. Work closely with the network operations team to accomplish assigned tasks. Provide timely updates on in-progress and completed work. Assist in coordinating equipment movement and disposal as directed by Network Operations. Required Qualifications: Must have 3+ years of experience and SEC+ certification or equivalent.

Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified Associate, VMware Certified Technical Associate, and Red Hat Certified System Administrator. Professional experience with configuration and administration of VMware products, Windows Server, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Understanding and implementation of DoD IT security requirements, including STIGs and RMF.

Prior experience working with DoD networks, with a preference for Navy RMF and NAVSEA networks.