Systems Specialist

RPI Group Inc
Las Cruces, NM, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Unix Configuration Management Cyber Security Computer Networks Linux Verification and Validation (Software) Solaris (Operating System) File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Troubleshooting Information Technology

Job description

Step into an exciting, modern, company and use your skills for a unique opportunity to support our national security in a mission-critical environment. Our Systems Specialists provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support at an undisclosed customer site in New Mexico supporting a 24x7x365 shift operation., Key Responsibilities: * Resolve network, software, and/or hardware anomalies as they occur on a tactical ground processing system * Understand and perform system / mission operations * Hardware/software troubleshooting * Network knowledge and troubleshooting skills * File transfer protocols * Support onsite integration and system verification efforts of both hardware and software deliveries, while adhering to established configuration management and security controls * Work as a team member within a multi-contractor operations environment while embedded with the customer supporting mission operations Qualifications: * U.S citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance w/SCI eligibility and a CI Poly * Candidates must have the flexibility to provide support in 12-hour evening/night shifts and day shifts on a 5/5/4 schedule. * Ample notice will be given before rotating between shifts, with much of the time on evening/night shifts. * DoD

Requirements

Key Responsibilities: * Resolve network, software, and/or hardware anomalies as they occur on a tactical ground processing system * Understand and perform system / mission operations * Hardware/software troubleshooting * Network knowledge and troubleshooting skills * File transfer protocols * Support onsite integration and system verification efforts of both hardware and software deliveries, while adhering to established configuration management and security controls * Work as a team member within a multi-contractor operations environment while embedded with the customer supporting mission operations Qualifications: * U.S citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance w/SCI eligibility and a CI Poly * Candidates must have the flexibility to provide support in 12-hour evening/night shifts and day shifts on a 5/5/4 schedule. * Ample notice will be given before rotating between shifts, with much of the time on evening/night shifts. * DoD 8570 IAT II certification (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) must be obtained within 90 days upon start date * A minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: * DoD 8570 IAT active/current certification (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) * Prior military experience as a maintainer and/or operation of a tactical ISR system * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Technology, or related major * Experience with the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) * Systems administration and support on Windows and LINUX operating systems * Experience and knowledge of UNIX OS (Linux, Solaris) RPI Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Position Title: Systems Specialist Location: 100% On-Site In Undisclosed, NM, 8570 IAT II certification (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) must be obtained within 90 days upon start date * A minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: * DoD 8570 IAT active/current certification (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) * Prior military experience as a maintainer and/or operation of a tactical ISR system * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Technology, or related major * Experience with the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) * Systems administration and support on Windows and LINUX operating systems * Experience and knowledge of UNIX OS (Linux, Solaris) RPI Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

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