GCCS-J System Administrator

Position Overview

Venatore is seeking a Tier 1 GCCS-J Systems Administrator to support CENTCOM under CITS at MacDill AFB. This role provides daily operational support to the GCCS-J environment, including COP services, Agile Client, and Linux/UNIX infrastructure. Candidates must have prior GCCS-J experience and Linux/UNIX administration experience.

Responsibilities

GCCS-J / COP Operations

• Provide Tier 1 support for GCCS-J components including COP servers and Agile Client.
• Perform daily system checks, verify data feeds, review logs, and monitor system health.
• Troubleshoot user and system issues and escalate to higher tiers when needed.
• Support configuration activities and system updates under senior oversight.

Linux / UNIX Systems Support

• Perform routine Linux/UNIX administration tasks required for GCCS-J operations.
• Navigate directories, review logs, manage processes, and perform CLI administration.
• Support system baseline upkeep and configuration management.
• Assist with virtualization environments such as VMware.

User & Access Support

• Assist with user account and permission issues.
• Validate and troubleshoot access problems related to security groups.
• Support users with workstation-level connectivity and GCCS-J client issues.

Troubleshooting & Remote Support

• Provide Tier 1 workstation and network troubleshooting.
• Guide users through identifying system information during remote support.
• Create, track, and resolve issues through ticketing systems.

Maintenance & O&M

• Assist with scheduled maintenance activities and system checks.
• Support backup verification and restoration tasks.
• Maintain SOPs, checklists, and documentation.
• Support on-call or shift duties during exercises or COOP operations.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Support IA requirements including patching, remediation tasks, STIG checks, and scan review.
• Follow DoD cybersecurity policies and security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI
• Hands-on GCCS-J experience
• Linux or UNIX administration experience
• 3+ years of system administration experience
• Experience with account/permissions management, troubleshooting, VMware, and ticketing systems
• Strong communication skills

Required Certification

• Security+ CE (IAT II)

Preferred

• Experience with Satellite, Ansible Tower, GitLab
• Oracle/PostgreSQL
• JBoss/Tomcat
• Prior CENTCOM/C2 environment experience
• Familiarity with STIGs, RMF, IA

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 15% OCONUS for exercises and COOP

Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Passport