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Computer World Services

Mission-critical IT services for government

IT Systems Analyst 5 - AFCAT, UNIX/Virtual Machine

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLackland Air Force Base, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5 years of experience, or 8 or more years of related experience is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills are required.
  • An active Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • A U.S. passport must be held or obtained within 6 months.
  • The employee must be able to fund travel expenses up front and receive reimbursement after filing an expense report.
  • IAT II certification is required: Security+ (Sec+), CASP+, or higher.
  • Contractors must obtain DCDC certification in UNIX Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and complete required assessments and evaluations. Training must be completed no more than six months before the on-the-job training, check ride, and assessments.
  • Certification requirements must remain current, including a minimum of four assessments per technology area each fiscal year.

Responsibilities

  • Determine, in conjunction with the supervisor, technology areas for personal training and when to enter the program for required training.
  • Stay informed on 688 CW/CC, AFCYBER/CC, and broader Air Force strategic priorities to inform base selection for CORAs.
  • Advocate with wing organizations for access to enterprise assets and capabilities to prepare for CORA.
  • Support daily assessment meetings, track progress, and provide summaries to base leadership and 688 CW leadership.
  • Stay current on vendor changes and updates to operating systems, Domain Name Systems, web servers, and databases.
  • Use appropriate DCDC tools and methodologies, based on DCDC standards, to assess Unix operating systems, Domain Name Systems, web servers, and databases.
  • Coordinate with system administrators at sites to be assessed and develop a plan of action for Unix assessment.
  • Complete assessment checklists as required.
  • Complete virtual environment assessments at sites with VMware infrastructure.
  • Participate in regular teleconferences with base communications squadron leadership to identify issues and inform commanders about risk.
  • Provide written feedback on process update recommendations.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements with fellow assessment team members.
  • Complete supervisory and administrative tasks as required.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
  • Conduct Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments at Air Force locations around the world to strengthen the posture and resiliency of the Department of War Information Network, harden information systems, reduce the attack surface of cyber terrain, and enhance proactive defense.
  • Specialize in Cyber Operational Risk Assessments, focusing on areas such as endpoint security, network vulnerability, insider threat, and related cyber defense areas.
  • Support Air Force compliance and effectiveness in cyber defense strategies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Unix system administrator experience.
  • Web server, DNS, and database experience.
  • CompTIA Linux+ certification.
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) certification.
  • Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate certification.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

About the Company

Computer World Services

Mission-critical IT services for government

Computer World Services provides IT services and support to the Federal Government, focusing on mission-critical and enterprise needs. Its offerings include IT operations and maintenance, systems architecture and engineering, cloud solution services, agile software development, call center outsourcing, and cybersecurity. The company works by delivering a range of services through a staff of 400+ across 20+ federal customers worldwide, pairing hands-on operations with engineering, cloud, and security capabilities to meet government missions. It differentiates itself through formal quality and process certifications (ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI-DEV Level 3) and a track record of ongoing process improvement. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, secure, and scalable IT support and development to federal agencies, ensuring mission success and continual performance improvement.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Founded
1990

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