Network​/System Administrator; Net​/Sys Admin

Network/System Administrator I

The primary function will be to organize, install, and support the government organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade the organization’s infrastructure. This position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems.

This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide day‑to‑day support for collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware.
• Working knowledge of Cisco network and switching and virtualization technologies.
• Working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration.
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorization.
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 network environment/systems.
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration.
• Ability to operate under supervision.
• Execute day‑to‑day management and operations of systems and networks.
• Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.
• Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build tactics, techniques and processes (TTPs) and standard operating processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists.
• Operate monitoring tools with the enterprise SIEM and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports.
• Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes.
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed.
• Working technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms:
  Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper‑V/VMware/ESx/Xen hypervisors, enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bit Locker, SQL Server 2012, Tomcat, IIS, Windows Server 2012 R2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office.
• Toolkits, SIEMs, Log Rhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role‑based access control concepts (e. g. SELinux extensions to RHEL, Pit Bull, App Armor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security.

• 1+ years related experience.
• SAP experience desired
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• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (Desired).

• IAT Level I within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.).

• Current Top‑Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

The likely salary range for this position is $75,650 - $102,350. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan…