PDA & Systems Admin

Job Description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Systems Administrator operations and maintains Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s) managed by US ARCENT. BlackBerry Administrators are responsible for administering and monitoring the BlackBerry user community and associated applications between Microsoft Exchange and BlackBerry Enterprise Server. BlackBerry administrators should be proficient in BlackBerry application support, mobile user support, mail operation and maintenance, Active Directory, Windows 2003/2008, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Program: OMDAC-SWACA

This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program!

You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country in order to be qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

• Operate and Maintain (O&M), re-install, configure, and support all CAC enabled multi-function printers and digital-senders USARCENT G6 for the Forward Command at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
• Provide Level I and Level II systems administration support. There are currently five enterprise servers.
• Provide support for PDA/Blackberry handheld devices distributed/issued by the USARCENT G6 Staff/Command (TCO) (Telecommunication Officer). The PDAs are supported by the DISA Blackberry Enterprise exchange server.
• Provide installation, configuration and activation of PDA/Blackberry devices and any associated peripherals such as Bluetooth Common Access Card (CAC) readers used to digitally sign and encrypt/decrypt e-mail messages.
• Provide installation updates required in conjunction with PDA/Blackberry CAC reader software/devices.
• Provide publication and keep current Blackberry activation instructions, Blackberry CAC reader installation and configurations instructions, user's “How To” guides, and FAQs list. Instructions and FAQs must be written to accommodate the end-user level of technical proficiency.
• Update and maintain a current list of total Blackberry users residing on the server. Provide an updated list upon request to the COR.
• Maintain a current list of on hand PDA/Blackberry devices, accessories (CAC readers/sleeves), licenses and users.
• Comply with all Department of Army and local command instructions and standard operating procedures for PDAs. The government will provide all required policy and guidance.
• Report all Blackberry/PDA service outages and service degradations to the TCO.
• Assist the Command TCO with service and support for commercial, non- tactical cellular phones.
• Provide support for PDA/Blackberry handheld devices distributed/issued by the USARCENT G6 Staff/TCO. Assist with installing, configuring and activation of all PDA/Blackberry devices and Operate and Maintain (O&M), re-install, configure, and support all CAC enabled multi-function printers and digital-senders USARCENT G6 for the Forward Command at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
• Provide Level I and Level II systems administration support. There are currently five enterprise servers.
• Provide support for PDA/Blackberry handheld devices distributed/issued by the USARCENT G6 Staff/Command (TCO) (Telecommunication Officer). The PDAs are supported by the DISA Blackberry Enterprise exchange server.
• Provide installation, configuration and activation of PDA/Blackberry devices and any associated peripherals such as Bluetooth Common Access Card (CAC) readers used to digitally sign and encrypt/decrypt e-mail messages.
• Provide installation updates required in conjunction with PDA/Blackberry CAC reader software/devices.
• Provide publication and keep current Blackberry activation instructions, Blackberry CAC reader installation and configurations instructions, user's “How To” guides, and FAQs list. Instructions and FAQs must be written to accommodate the end-user level of technical proficiency.
• Update and maintain a current list of total Blackberry users residing on the server. Provide an updated list upon request to the COR.
• Maintain a current list of on hand PDA/Blackberry devices, accessories (CAC readers/sleeves), licenses and users.
• Comply with all Department of Army and local command instructions and standard operating procedures for PDAs. The government will provide all required policy and guidance.
• Report all Blackberry/PDA service outages and service degradations to the TCO.
• Assist the Command TCO with service and support for commercial, non- tactical cellular phones.
• Provide support for PDA/Blackberry handheld devices distributed/issued by the USARCENT G6 Staff/TCO. Assist with installing, configuring and activation of all PDA/Blackberry devices and any associated peripherals such as Bluetooth CAC readers used to digitally sign and encrypt/decrypt e-mail messages.
• Assist with installing updates required in conjunction with PDA/Blackberry CAC reader software/devices.
• The work environment will be 95% indoor and 5% outdoor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology (IT) or a related field is preferred
• This position requires candidates to adhere to DoDD 8140.01. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
• IAT Level: IAT II
• BASELINE:
  • Cisco: CCNA Security
  • Cisco: CCNP Security
  • CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner
  • CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst
  • CompTIA: Security+ ce
  • GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender
  • GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler: Certified Incident Handler
  • GIAC: GICSP: Industrial Cyber Security Professional
  • GIAC: GSEC: Security Essentials
  • ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • ISC2: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner
• COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE):
  • CompTIA: Server+
  • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft: Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
  • Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Admin
  • Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database BI Development
  • Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Dev
  • Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Database Management and Analytics
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Private Cloud 2012
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Server Infrastructure 2012
  • Microsoft: MCSM: Certified Solutions Master ( Any )
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Architect
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Master
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Systems Administrator
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Systems Administrator: Security
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Systems Engineer

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

• Degree in Information Technology (IT) or a related field is preferred
• This position requires candidates to adhere to DoDD 8140.01. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
• IAT Level: IAT II
• BASELINE:
  • Cisco: CCNA Security
  • Cisco: CCNP Security
  • CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner
  • CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst
  • CompTIA: Security+ ce
  • GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender
  • GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler: Certified Incident Handler
  • GIAC: GICSP: Industrial Cyber Security Professional
  • GIAC: GSEC: Security Essentials
  • ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • ISC2: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner
• COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE):
  • CompTIA: Server+
  • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft: Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
  • Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Admin
  • Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database BI Development
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