Job Description
Akima Systems Engineering is seeking a System Administrator (NetApp Specialist) to support operations at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. The System Administrator - NetApp Specialist provides Systems Administrator functions with foundational expertise in Windows/Linux environments and virtualization, complemented by hands-on exposure to NetApp ONTAP storage systems, snapshot technologies, and enterprise backup integration, aligned with DoD cybersecurity and RMF compliance requirements. The position requires coordination with Service Desk, Systems Administration, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure timely escalation and resolution of network-related tickets, as well as participation in outage response, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a high-tempo environment are essential. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required to support both technical teams and end users. The place of performance for this role is on-site at USARCENT G6 on Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC. Responsibilities Maintain Storage Area Network (SAN) servers for both the SIPRNET and NIPRNET. This task includes the day-to-day operation and maintenance of storage arrays, storage appliances, and associated fiber-channel switches and hardware. This task includes the management of the file share systems. Perform back-ups and archiving of command servers identified in the Workload documentation. The Contractor shall maintain a year's worth of weekly back-ups and three months of daily back-ups of all servers under designated responsibility. Also, application data as mandated by Department of Defense Instruction 8500.2 (DODI 8500.2) and NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53). Discuss any proposed or envisioned network changes with the USARCENT G6 leadership and the Contracting Officer Representative (CO