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Work will begin in early March 2024. COLSA Corporation is seeking a Junior System Administrator in support of Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC) in Quantico, VA. This work supports USMC Operational Forces, Information Operations (IO) advocates, IO proponents and encompasses disciplines of IO development and integration, signature management, IO analysis, operational security, program management, and intelligence technical support functions. General duties for the System Administrator includes providing design, installation, testing and sustainment of the MCIOC communication nodes, automated systems, and associated equipment.

Job Specific Duties:

• Assist with the installation, testing and sustainment of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN-N), Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN-S), Open Source Information Systems (OSIS), Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication

System (JWICS), and any other networks MCIOC has connections to;

• Identify system problems due to system component connections and notify appropriate Network Owner for problem resolution;

• Sustain engineering support of network systems;

• Assist Government personnel with the installation design, new cabling, equipment, associated hardware and software to extend and enhance existing services;

• Establish new user accounts, configuration & support for laptops, and the configuration/adjustment/maintenance of commercial cell phone assets and remote email services, assist users with remote/VPN access;

• Arrange and coordinate with hardware maintenance personnel for the repair of Network IT equipment;

• Troubleshoot and assist with software and hardware problems for Domain Users;

• Assist in maintaining the Configuration Baseline for all Laptops and Workstations in the Command and;

• Assist in maintenance and inventory of VoIP Phones, STE Phones, VTC’s, Printers, and Audio Visual Equipment

• Test and document components for communications architectures;

• Assist Government personnel with administration of the network storage arrays and Email Archiving System;

• Support the Microsoft Systems Update Server (SUS) and Systems Management Server (SMS)

• Assist Government personnel with administration of the Command Storage Area Network Fiber Channel Routers and switches;

• Operate and maintain network management systems to include: primary and limited functional backup network operationsn centers and in-band/out-of-band network management systems;

• Assist Government personnel in the upkeep, organization and cleanliness of the Server Room and associated Network Closets within the Walt Hall facility;

• Assist Government personnel with engineering and design requirements for Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes to include Authority to Operate (ATO) development and security requirements;

• Assist Government personnel in updating section operating procedures, and;

• Assist Government personnel in escorting information technology and audiovisual professionals who visit the facility to

preform S-6 related tasks.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/) .

Required SkillsRequired Experience

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum of three years’ work related experience

• CompTIA Security+CE certification

• Must have the following Microsoft certifications: Exam MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator) and Exam MD-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator)

• Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance; US Citizenship required

  Preferred Qualifications

• Basic working knowledge of RMF design and engineering requirements

• Familiarity with Marine Corps networks including but not limited to; Enterprise Network (MCEN-N), Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN-S), Opesn Source Information Systems (OSIS), and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS)

• Experience with installation, design new cabling, equipment and associated hardware and software

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.