Senior PaaS Cutter System Engineer / Administrator

Senior PaaS Cutter System Engineer / Administrator at Govcio LLC summary:

Senior engineer/administrator to provide hands-on Hyper-V and Windows Server (2012 R2/2016/2019) engineering, administration, and escalated troubleshooting for a mission-critical U.S. Coast Guard cutter and shoreside PaaS environment. Responsibilities include server imaging and deployments (WDS/PXE), platform lifecycle and configuration control, hardware/vendor coordination, patching/validation/security hardening (STIGs), and producing operational documentation and health/capacity reports. Role requires DoD 8570 IAT II certification level, active Secret clearance, and experience operating in UNCLAS and SIPR networks and constrained cutter environments.

Overview:

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior PaaS Cutter System Engineer / Administrator specializing in Windows Server and Microsoft Hyper V support, to provide day to day engineering and operational administration for a mission critical U.S. Coast Guard program. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA and will be hybrid remote .

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have hands on experience engineering and managing physical Hyper V server infrastructure while supporting both shoreside and cutter environments across UNCLAS and SIPR networks. This role includes handling senior level escalated troubleshooting, performing system engineering, server imaging, configuration, and platform sustainment, collaborating with multiple engineering teams, and ensuring the reliability, availability, security, and lifecycle support of the operational environment.

• Engineer, implement, and resolve escalated tickets for physical Hyper-V servers running Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019.

• Serve as the PaaS Cutter System Administrator, responsible for platform service availability, configuration control, and lifecycle sustainment in cutter environments.

• Provide senior level operational and engineering support for server images and platform builds, including testing, validation, security hardening, and quarterly patch captures.

• Coordinate with Dell and other enterprise hardware vendors for warranty service, diagnostics, component replacement, and lifecycle planning.

• Maintain and engineer Windows Deployment Services (WDS) to support PXE based server and platform deployments.

• Collaborate with Engineering, ICO, Collaboration, Security, Commvault, Patch Management, and Vulnerability Management teams to support system performance and security posture.

• Support U.S. Coast Guard cutter modernization initiatives, including server recapitalization, OS upgrades, and platform refresh efforts.

• Assist in maintaining shoreside physical Hyper-V servers, including sustainment, lifecycle, and modernization activities.

• Ensure compliance with DoD and U.S. Coast Guard security requirements, STIGs, and operational directives.

• Document engineering designs, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes.

• Generate and analyze system health, performance, availability, and capacity reports as required .

Qualifications:

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA +)

• Windows Server Engineering: Experience supporting Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019 in mission critical enterprise environments.

• Microsoft Hyper-V : Hands on experience engineering and administering physical Hyper V host infrastructure.

• PaaS Administration: Experience supporting Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments , including configuration control and lifecycle management.

• Hardware Management: Experience working with enterprise server hardware, vendor coordination, diagnostics, and component replacement.

• Server Imaging: Proficiency with server image management, patching workflows, WDS, and PXE based deployments.

• Network Environments: Experience operating within UNCLAS and SIPR environments.

• Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware, virtualization, and OS level issues.

• Documentation: Ability to produce clear, detailed technical and engineering documentation.

Clearance Required: Must have an active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Coast Guard cutter environments

• Experience performing cutter system administration in degraded, disconnected, or limited bandwidth conditions

• Experience supporting server recapitalization, modernization, and operating system upgrade efforts

• Understanding of PaaS, IaaS, and hybrid infrastructure models in operational environments

• Familiarity with Commvault, vulnerability management tools, and patch management workflows

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams

• Strong communication skills for briefing technical and non technical stakeholders .

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Company Overview:

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range: USD $105,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Keywords:

Hyper-V administrator, Windows Server engineering, PaaS system administrator, server imaging WDS PXE, DoD security STIG compliance, cutter systems support, server lifecycle management, SIPR UNCLAS environments, hardware vendor coordination, patch and vulnerability management