Systems Administrator (Google Cloud Platform)

The System Administrator with specialized experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy. This role is pivotal in maintaining the DFSP Intelligence Portal, a data-centric platform designed to reduce global fuel infrastructure risks through enhanced visibility and proactive mitigation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the sustainment, security posture, and administrative maintenance of the government-owned DFSP Intelligence Portal within the DLA J6 Research and Development (R&D) AI environment. This role ensures that the data-centric, collaborative platform—hosted on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP)—remains integrated with DLA network policies, security protocols, and configuration control standards.  This position plays a critical role in transforming legacy paper-based documentation into digitally native, AI-ready data to bolster global readiness for the Warfighter. Must be available during DLA core hours (0900 to 1500 Eastern Time) and maintain an adequate workforce for uninterrupted performance.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.    

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  

•  Must pass a background investigation for an IT Non-Critical Sensitive level.

• Must be a United States Citizen.

• Must be eligible for a DLA Vendor Badge and Common Access Card (CAC).

• Mandatory certification at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II level (e.g., Security+ CE) in accordance with DoDD 8140 and DoD 8570.01-M.

• Prior experience in the b ulk petroleum industry or DoD energy supply chain management is highly preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) administration and cloud-based document management tools.

• Strong understanding of DoD/DLA security requirements, including IT non-critical sensitive level investigations and CAC procedures.

• Familiarity with data science capabilities, advanced analytics, and AI modeling within a DoD environment.

• Ability to analyze business rules and identify process stovepipes to recommend improvements for more efficient energy supply chains.

• Fluent in English with the ability to provide clear technical support and training to diverse users at tactical, operational, and strategic levels.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Leads the daily operation, application sustainment, and technical troubleshooting of the DFSP Intelligence Portal hosted on GCP.

• Manages the system security posture in strict accordance with DLA network, security, and configuration control policies.

• Performs end-user account maintenance and provide technical training to a global stakeholder community, including 500+ globally dispersed DFSPs.

• Facilitate bi-directional cross-application integration using standardized APIs and raw data feeds to ensure the system can ingest and export data from internal and external sources.

• Ensures the platform is nested and integrated with other DLA Enterprise capabilities, specifically routing documents to the Document Automation Content Service (DACS)-RM and integrating with the Enterprise Safety Applications Management System (ESAMS).

• Maintains system auditability by validating that digitally native and paper-based forms are correctly routed to the digital file system of record to support financial and petroleum audit requirements.

• Assists in the development and deployment of collaborative tools, including site visit forms, MOA generators, and condition assessment calendars.

• Assist in establishing the foundation for Big Data and AI by integrating structured and unstructured data into searchable, analytics-ready databases.

• Implement and monitor DLA-directed configuration control policies to ensure system stability and performance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Programming, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution and a mnimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in systems analysis, system administration, or data-driven decision alternative development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

EOE including Disability/Vet  

The estimated pay range for this role is $74K to $110K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).