Systems Administrator / Cyber Range SME
Date: Apr 8, 2024
Location: Hickam AFB, HI, Hawaii, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 18548
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
Job Description
Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Space (CEW&S), a division of HII Mission Technologies, provides full-spectrum cyber, EW, and space capabilities that address today’s rapidly changing, multi-domain global security threats and anticipate emerging threats. We are a diverse organization offering competitive and challenging opportunities to highly motivated and talented individuals.
The objective is to support the 352 Cyberspace Operations Squadron (COS), which operates, manages, trains and readies Airmen to execute cyberspace operations.
Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Space (CEW&S) is hiring a System Administrator to act as a Cyber Operations Subject-matter expert and provide day-to-day assistance to 352 COS and associated units with cyber range development, troubleshooting, and scenario creation during all exercises, training, and mission execution.
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Recommend, coordinate, integrate, and install all types of operating systems (OS) required to build and operate a cyber training range and associated workstations
• Configure workstations for exercise/mission use
• Coordinate the use of applicable cyber ranges
• Monitor range system performance and capacity to ensure training effectiveness
• Assist in planning 352 COS and associated unit participation in exercise events and inform leadership on process initiatives
• Assist in the creation of multiple cyber operations scenarios for the training range to support the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) intended to challenge and certify cyber operators
• Assist with exercise design and development to meet exercise and training objectives
• Attend exercise planning events
• Provide guidance and input for tool capabilities and implementation
• Maintain relevant system accounts and ensure training objectives, lessons learned, and after-action reports are updated as needed
Minimum Qualifications
6 years relevant experience with a Bachelor in a related field; 4 years relevant experience with a Master in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Must have a current TS/SCI and be willing to comply with SAP requirements
• Must have a fluent knowledge of system administration processes/practices
Preferred Requirements
• Practical systems administration experience in VMWare, installing/troubleshooting operating systems, workstation setup/troubleshooting, port usage, Linux, etc.
• Cyber planning and operations subject matter knowledge or expertise desired
• Joint Information Operations Range (JIOR) experience desired
• Cyber Security Analyst (CYSA) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certs a plus
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Technical Solutions.