Systems Administrator; Navy​/DoD

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator to support the Amphibious Assault Direction System (AADS) program activities at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) onsite in Panama City, FL
. The selected candidate will provide support for AADS training, fleet support, and installation in the Panama City, FL area and at various Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Contiguous United States (OCONUS) locations as required. An ideal candidate will have experience similar to a US Navy Information Systems Technician, a Security+ certification, and an existing security clearance.

• Build and deploy Windows 11 images implementing AADS applications, enabling applications, and security controls.
• Work with AADS engineering and test team to develop, conduct, and document software and system test procedures.
• Assist with depot repair of AADS computers by identifying/troubleshooting faulty computers.
• Support testing of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 systems.
• Assist with depot repair of AADS computers by identifying/troubleshooting faulty computers.

Full time onsite at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in Panama City, FL.

This position is anticipated to require up to 15% travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations including:
Norfolk, VA;
Mayport, FL;
San Diego, CA;
Pascagoula, MS;
Guam;
Japan;
Australia; and Philippines.

Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.

This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

• A candidate with especially strong, relevant experience but no current clearance may be considered, but a new clearance must be obtained prior to hire.

• At least three (3) to five (5) years of recent, relevant professional experience in system administration obtained in a U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, or other DoD environment.
• Qualified as a System Administrator (451) at the Intermediate level under DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce (CWF). To qualify, must possess at least ONE of the following qualifications (Proof of certification(s) will be requested during the evaluation & hiring process):
  • BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Cloud+
  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • DAU DCWF WRC 451 System Administrator - Intermediate Playlist
  • DISA (451) Training (Linux) DCWF Linux System Administrator
  • DISA (451) Training (Windows) DCWF Windows Systems Administrator
  • NEC 735A Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) Administrator-Software 3 and 4 (SW3/SW4)
  • NEC 737A Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) II Manager
  • NEC 738A Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M) (Force Level 4.1) Increment 2 System Administrator
  • NEC C37A - Cryptologic Infrastructure Maintenance Technician
  • NEC C38A - Surface Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) Technician
  • NEC T04A SSGN Tactical Tomahawk Weapon System (TTWCS) Maintenance Technician
• Journeyman to expert-level knowledge and understanding of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
• Knowledge of computer network fundamentals.
• Proficiency with common productivity software, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• CompTIA Security+ certification highly preferred.
• Ideal Navy ratings include Information Systems Technicians (IT, ITS, ITN, or ITS-Network).
• An ideal candidate will also have experience:
  • As a RHEL 7/8 system administrator, and RHEL patching &…