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GCCS-J System Administrator, Junior

Bowhead
Colorado Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2025

About the role

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Junior GCCS-J System Administrator to support our customer on the PICRD II contract in Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities

• Provide computer network systems and client support for LANs and stand-alone systems/intranets. Coordinate with Host Base communications squadron to ensure and maintain security, integrity, and operations of HQ USSPACECOM systems and networks. Operate and maintain J6 processes, IT system hardware, and software.• Provide on-site administration for GCCS-J classified network servers and Agile Client workstations during core hours and during after-hours or weekend work if needed.• Complete STIG checklists, vulnerability patching, configuration, and operation of GCCS-J and Agile Client/Server. • Assist USSPACECOM JOC watch standers with trouble reports, configure network channels, KML, full motion video, and Agile Client plugins, and install/configure Splunk universal forwarder. • Ensure HBSS components’ antivirus and point products are up to date. • Implement changes affecting systems and enclave and provide changes to J6 approval boards for approval. • Administer systems using Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8, Windows Server® 2022, Windows® 10/11, Sybase, PostgreSQL, and JBOSS Enterprise Application Platform.• Coordinate and respond to the Global Management Center (GMC).

Qualifications

• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of four (4) years of technical experience.• Must meets the Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Tasks (KSATs) defined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for Work Role 451 (NIST: OV-SA-001).• Must be capable of providing hardware configuration, server administration, and sustainment of a Global Command & Control System – Joint (GCCS-J) v6.x or newer server enclave consisting of approximately six physical servers running a mixture of Red Hat Linux, Windows Server, and VMWare operating systems, and up to approximately 61 virtual Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers. • Extensive knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods. • System Administrator experience with Global Command & Control System – Joint (GCCS-J) version 6.X • Computing Environment certifications to include Microsoft Windows and Linux+ • Preparing for Cyber Command Readiness Inspection (CCRI) inspections • Splunk Enterprise • Supporting GCCS-J Version 6.1.0.x hosted on various OS platforms • Operating Full Build Architecture large build, which includes the entire baseline • SACOP/SA Build Architecture • Basic COP Build Architecture • Administration experience with Red Hat Linux environments (minimum of three years preferred) • Ability to maintain cyber security compliance and install necessary Windows or PM system patches from Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) DADS website • Intrusion detection using AESS and Tychon software and install necessary patches/updates available through DISA • PC over IP (PCoIP) environments • Red Hat System Administrator (RHSA) • VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) • Graduate of DISA’s GCCS-J 6.x Advanced System Administration Course • Experience with GCCS-J Agile Client (AGCLT) v6.x or newer software, COP, and I3.

 

Certification Requirements: • Required: CompTIA Security+ • Desired: Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

 

Must currently hold a Top Secret security clearance with SCI, SAP/SAR, and NC2-ESI eligibility.

Physical Demands:• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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