Linux/Windows Systems Administrator

Linux/Windows Systems Administrator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or an Associate’s Degree with 4 years of experience; a High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Experience managing Redhat Enterprise Linux OS in a classified environment.
• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture in a classified environment.
• Familiarity with DoD STIGs, deploying new STIGs, and working with IT and Information Assurance Analysts to develop POA&Ms for vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated, or STIG settings that cannot be applied.
• Current DoD Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program, in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs within 9 months of their hire date; program and/or customer requirements may expedite this timeline, and maintaining a SAP/SAR clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Linux/Redhat systems administrator for a classified government contract.
• Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Maintain smooth operation of all computer infrastructure in a multi-user computer system environment, including coordination of efforts with systems, software, and electrical design engineers, Information Systems Security Officers, PC desktop technicians, end users, network engineers, program/project managers, and IT management.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services, manage data storage devices, and implement/upgrade/update virus and malware protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Deploy new STIGs & work with IT/IA to develop POA&Ms for vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated or STIG settings that cannot be applied.
• Understand vulnerability and risk mitigation in accordance with RMF & DoD JSIG standards.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) and Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs).
• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology and 2+ years of Linux, Windows, and VMWare server administration experience in a JSIG classified environment.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Understanding of networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
• Experience with Solaris OS.
• Experience with Windows & Linux Operating systems that support Security Engineering tools.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
• VMWare experience with current version.
• Rudimentary scripting experience.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.