Position Description

Title: Senior Trainer / System Administration Specialist

Company: Oneida Technical Solutions, LLC (OTS)

Location: 100% Remote | 30% Travel (Oneida, NY & OCONUS - Middle East)

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance

Position Overview

Oneida Technical Solutions, LLC (OTS), a subsidiary of Oneida Innovations Group, is seeking a Senior Trainer / System Administration Specialist to support a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Air Operations Center (AOC) Program running through Summer of 2026. This role combines advanced system administration expertise with training development and delivery, both virtually and in-person. The ideal candidate will design and deliver interactive, multimedia-based training programs aligned with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requirements and international partner needs.

Key Responsibilities Training Design & Delivery

• Develop comprehensive training programs for AOC system administrators, maintainers, operators, and cybersecurity personnel.
• Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, and instructional designers to translate complex systems into effective, engaging training content.
• Deliver classroom-based and practical instruction, including Train-the-Trainer sessions, with a focus on technical systems in secure environments.
• Facilitate training delivery OCONUS (Middle East), maintaining cultural sensitivity and adaptability in diverse settings. Course Development & LMS Integration
• Create syllabi, instructional guides, lab exercises, and courseware tailored for technical audiences.
• Integrate training materials into Learning Management Systems (LMS), including configuration, user access, and tracking.
• Develop interactive learning tools and assessments to measure comprehension and reinforce critical learning objectives.

System Administration & Technical Support

• Provide expert-level system administration for Windows and Linux environments.
• Manage system architecture related to cloud, virtualization, and secure computing infrastructure (e.g., VDI, endpoint protection).
• Administer network services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PowerShell, Cisco Routing/Switching).
• Support secure operations and monitoring using tools like Splunk, Forescout, Nexpose, Ivanti, and Palo Alto.

Security & Compliance

• Conduct vulnerability assessments, patch management, and system hardening.
• Implement security systems including firewalls, anti-malware, and endpoint security solutions.
• Ensure alignment with DoD cybersecurity standards and customer-defined secure coding practices.

Project Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend and participate in program and customer meetings to assess training effectiveness and operational readiness.
• Provide reporting and documentation to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement of training processes and system support procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field - or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in system administration or technical training. o Direct experience with Command & Control (C2) or AOC systems. o Proven success in instructional delivery in international or high-security environments.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Windows Server and/or Linux administration. o Networking (DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, HTTP/S, DHCP). o Scripting (PowerShell, Bash). o Systems such as Active Directory, Splunk, Forescout, and endpoint security tools.
  • Virtual labs, cloud infrastructure, and LMS platforms. o Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) including templates, macros, and forms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C4I systems (Link 16, Voice Communications, GBAD, ACS/IDS).
• Familiarity with secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro).
• Experience developing content for non-native English speakers.
• Professional certifications: Security+, Network+, CCNA, MCSA, or equivalent.
• Middle East experience or prior OCONUS deployment is a strong plus.

Core Competencies & Expectations

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communicat