IT Systems Administrator

ECS is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to work in our Dayton, OH office.  Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Air Force (AF) Reliability and Maintainability Information System (REMIS), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Directorate (GB) requires full software development lifecycle activities to preserve and enhance REMIS service capabilities in support of United States (US) warfighters worldwide.

REMIS is the AF Maintenance Enterprise system providing organizational, intermediate and depot level operational authoritative information for all AF weapon systems (Fighter, Bomber, Transport and Helicopter; Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV)/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV); Satellite, Missile; Trainer; Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles; Communications-Electronics; Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) and Support Equipment) supporting AF worldwide Operating Bases and Logistic Complexes. REMIS is a data system for collecting, validating, editing, processing, integrating, standardizing and reporting equipment maintenance data, including reliability and maintainability data, on a global basis. REMIS is the Financial System feeder for cost accounting and depreciation of all AF weapon systems.

The scope of services will support the REMIS Program Management Office (PMO), AFLCMC/GBM. ECS will perform all technical and operational support for REMIS which will require expertise in large-scale systems engineering, development, integration, and operational processes.

ECS is looking for an experienced System Administrator who 

is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining computer systems to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently. The Senior Systems Administrator also supervises others and ensures the security, reliability, and efficiency of systems.

Responsibilities:

• System Installation and Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain computer systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Patch Management: Manage patch requirements and updates, including cybersecurity patches. Notify the Government for approval, test, and apply planned and emergency patches.
• System Monitoring: Monitor system performance and address issues promptly. Establish a 24/7 monitoring and maintenance program.
• Security Controls: Implement robust access controls and conduct regular security audits. Designate personnel for remanence security and reporting for data spillage or Classified Message Incidents (CMI).
• Agile Development Support: Use Agile development processes and tools like Jira, Confluence, and Remedy to plan, execute, and track all Agile work activities including Epics, features, User Stories, help desk tickets, issues, and bugs.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work with the REMIS PMO to consolidate Program Management Review (PMR), Sprint meetings, and requested ad hoc meetings into one day to increase efficiency and effectiveness across the REMIS Program. Enhance opportunities for collaboration and communication while reducing logistical burdens on the Government.
• Reporting: Use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, defect density, cycle time, burndown charts) to provide visibility into delivery performance and inform sprint planning, retrospectives, and Government reporting. Deliver accurate and complete quarterly Agile Metrics Report via the Quarterly Status Report (QSR) in accordance with DD1423 requirements.
• Continuity of Operations: Ensure continuity of operations during transitions. Provide qualified resources to ensure REMIS data integrity, reliability, and mission availability. Establish a phased transition approach with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Security Evaluation: Conduct a Cybersecurity Evaluation (CSE) to evaluate information-related risks to the system. Document findings within the DCC Library with detailed explanations.
• System and Software Maintenance: Establish a comprehensive approach to managing patch requirements and planned updates. Test and install cybersecurity patches, run and record security/cybersecurity scans, and update configuration records.
• Agile Development Processes: Support frequent and incremental release of mission-enabling capabilities. Work closely with the Government to create and maintain system architecture, decompose backlog requirements, and develop a Product Roadmap. Deliver a Software Development Plan and support the development and estimation of user stories, release plans, and systems engineering products.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment: Establish a process for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Incorporate security testing into the CI/CD pipeline using static and dynamic analysis tools.

The System Administrator must live within or willing to relocate to within 35 miles of WPAFB, OH, and possess a TOP SECRET clearance.

• Experience: 7+ years of proven work experience as a Systems Administrator and Systems Administrator Supervisor/Manager or similar role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field.
• Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance.
• Certification: Security+ Certification.
• Technical Skills: Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in systems administration. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, and Remedy.
• Communication Skills: Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. Experience managing technical teams in a DoD environment and working with end customers in the Defense space. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.