GCCS Systems Administrator

About the Role

Join to apply for the GCCS Systems Administrator role at Paragon Cyber Solutions (8a, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, CMMC-C3

PAO) | GSA MAS (IT & HACS) | Seaport Nx Gen .

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for a Systems Administrator to join a team of smart, talented, and dedicated engineers who pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges. SEWS operates within three geographic CCMD areas of responsibility (U.S. European Command, U.S. Central Command, U.S. India Pacific Command) supporting the Department of State, U.S. Strategic Command, and U.S. Air Force Space Command missions.

Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Travel Required: Yes (up to 50%).

• Configuration and implementation of the SEWS GCCS-J software and systems, GCCS-J courseware development, and providing SEWS-specific GCCS-J Operator training to U.S. and FMS personnel, as well as system support to the local Colorado Springs, NATO, and various supported FMS locations.
• Collaborating with SEWS contractor and government personnel to plan OCONUS trips and stay apprised of theater issues.
• Assisting with the design and analysis of user needs and associated hardware and software recommendations.
• Performing system support for remote users to identify and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues, document solutions, and develop recommendations to reduce the frequency of repairs.
• Responding to system outages to ensure issues are resolved per contract requirements.
• Providing maintenance support for system/equipment issues.
• Supporting Emergency On-Site Sustainment (EOSS) travel to customer locations as required.
• Planning, developing, and conducting GCCS-J familiarization training for CCMD and FMS customers.
• Providing refresher training for existing staff as well as training for new operators.
• Utilizing engineering skills to research, develop, test, and document solutions for Research & Test (R&T) activities.

• BS degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working experience with GCCS-J version 6.0 and/or at least five (5) years of Windows and Linux systems administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of server operating systems.
• Knowledge of virtualization concepts and products (VMware).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for user and groups.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft operating systems (Server & Workstation).
• Familiarity with Oracle/Sybase/Postgre
  
  SQL database maintenance.
• Familiarity with Java application servers (Tomcat, JBoss).
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX applications and services (NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, HTTP, Ansible).

• Must currently have and be able to maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401(k) with employer matching).
• Paid Time Off & 10 paid public holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Healthy work‑life balance.
• Training & development.

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge and experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it.

As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi‑tasking and prefer working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business.

We are an award‑winning minority, woman, veteran‑owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, SDVOSB, Tampa, FL‑based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.