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# MALS Senior System Administrator - MALS-14 (MCAS Cherry Point)

- **Company:** Paradigm
- **Location:** Davidson, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Linux, Hypervisor, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Uptime, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Systems, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Systems Architecture, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Network Support, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vmware
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/365b539e-259f-478d-9825-7f7489baed58/mals-senior-system-administrator-mals-mcas-cherry-point

## About the Role

Education: Desired, meet one of the H.3.2.b tiers: 10 yrs general / 7 yrs specific with no degree; 8 yrs general / 5 yrs specific with an associate's; 6 yrs general / 5 yrs specific with a bachelor's; 4 yrs general / 2 yrs specific with a master's; 2 yrs general / 1 yr specific with a PhD, * Specialized experience planning, implementing, and managing complex server and network infrastructures for maximum uptime, security, and performance

 * Designing system architecture and administering virtualization environments (VMware and Linux) and cloud environments
 * Managing security functions (firewalls, backups, system protection)
 * Developing and using scripts for automation
 * Mentoring junior technical staff
 * Managing, installing, and maintaining network infrastructure, hardware, software, and application support environments
 * Deploying LANs, securing information systems, and ensuring network connectivity in operational and forward-deployed environments.
 * Desired education/experience (meet one), H.3.2.b: 10/7 no degree; 8/5 associate's; 6/5 bachelor's; 4/2 master's; 2/1 PhD., * ALIMS/NTCSS experience
 * RHEL/Windows Server and VMware administration
 * NIWC/NAVAIR coordination
 * RMF/POA&M and vulnerability remediation
 * DoN/USMC aviation logistics IT environment. (Desirable, not mandatory.)

## Description

* Must perform PWS C.5.8 duties:
 + (1) Training & mentorship - OJT to ALIMS personnel on operation/servicing of POR equipment; specialized training to enable support in any operational environment.
 + (2) System management & troubleshooting - manage and troubleshoot server operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Windows Server) and hypervisors (e.g., VMware) supporting systems like NTCSS; isolate and repair faults; submit support requests to NIWC and NAVAIR.
 + (3) Network & security engineering - advanced technical analysis for planning, installation, and operation of network architectures; ensure network infrastructure projects comply with regulations and support deployed/garrison networks including external connectivity; manage vulnerability remediation and POA&M submissions.
 + (4) Deployment & planning support - technical advisor for all AIS POR operations; support employment of the Tactical Aviation Data Network (TADN) and other communications equipment in deployed environments (e.g., aboard the T-AVB)., ALIMS and supporting server/network systems remain available, secure, and compliant; faults are isolated and resolved with proper NIWC/NAVAIR coordination; vulnerability/POA&M actions stay current; ALIMS personnel are effectively trained; and deployed/garrison and T-AVB network support keeps the MALS mission-ready.