Jr. System Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Jr. System Administrator with Security Clearance
Description Systems Administrator At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow.

Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

Job Summary B&A is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator to join our team on the Depot Maintenance Accounting System (DMAPS) contract with Air Force Material Command (AFMC). The system administrator will work to sustain and enhance DMAPS software, which is based on Oracle databases and custom daemons running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. System administrator may also be called on to assist the prime contract holder in building a future web-based software solution.

Responsibilities
• Manage and maintain the database servers and associate testing clients with the developers.
• Monitoring DMAPS systems and logs.
• Provide routine maintenance, patches, backups, and security scans.
• Work with the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) PMO to ensure operational compliance with information assurance (IA) requirements.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in related technical discipline, or 3 or more years of equivalent experience.
• 3 Years of relevant experience. Required Skills
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.x+.
• CompTIA Security + Certification or similar cybersecurity certification.
• Experience with Oracle Database servers.
• Working knowledge of Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTPS servers.
• Utilization of VMware vSphere 8.x.
• Usage of Veeam Backup & Replication software.
• Ability to work autonomously and support development team is critical.
• Proven organizational skills - be willing to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced challenging environment.
• Solid facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service focus.
• Self-motivated, proactive, committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills. Desired Skills
• Experience with cybersecurity or DOD software development/testing.
• Familiar with JIRA, Bitbucket, and code scanning tools such as Checkmarx and Sonar Qube Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a security clearance. More About B&A:
Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
* The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more

* A formal mentorship program

* Job shadowing and cross training opportunities

* Brand Ambassador program

* Employee Assistance…