System Administrator

Description

A System Administrator will ensure the security and integrity of IT systems in accordance with

DoD 8570.01M standards. This position requires proven experience in cybersecurity roles,

including customer service, technical support, and system administration. CISSP certification or

equivalent is required. A System Administrator must demonstrate expertise in networking

equipment installation, system patching, and vulnerability assessments. Additionally, the IAT-II

will lead teams to resolve information assurance issues, support hardware and software

installations, and ensure compliance with IA security requirements.

Note:

Small sites with few requirements may only require Level I System Administration capability

as a collateral role to another position. Larger, more complex sites may require additional duties

and certifications for System Administration.

• Perform hardware and software installation in a client/server environment.
• Support, monitor, test and troubleshoot hardware and software IA problems.
• Provide end user support for all IA related applications.
• Perform routine maintenance, to include diagnostic testing and optimization.
• Coordinate and implement software backup and antivirus requirements.
• Perform scheduled IA specific preventative maintenance of computer systems and network components.
• Coordinate cybersecurity and ATO requirements with government cybersecurity/IA personnel, including the ISSM, ISSO, ISEO, and COR.
• Other duties and requirements as identified and/or prescribed to meet program requirements.

Senior System Administrators are key personnel on the program. Key personnel are those personnel whose aggregate technical and professional experience is essential to successfully support the device. Key personnel are fully qualified both managerially and technically, who by virtue of meeting indicated qualifications and rate, can reasonably assume the most intricate and difficult jobs associated with maintaining TS/E in a FOC and managing their assigned workforce.

As key personnel, Senior Network Engineers must have their resumes reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) for determination of acceptability prior to being allowed to work on the program.

Meet the Minimum Credential requirements and maintain the minimum training requirements for an IAT-II as identified in DoD 8570.01M.

Possess a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position; experience should include Customer Service and Technical Support, Data Administration, Knowledge Management, Network Services, System Administration, and Systems Security Analysis.

Within six (6) months of assignment, complete Government sponsored training on the DoD Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) and the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and be able to assist Government IA personnel in the configuration and sustainment of HBSS and able to execute and analyze vulnerability scans upon request by Government IA personnel.

Possess current certification in CompTIA Security+ or equivalent and maintains necessary certifications and required forty (40) hours of annual continuing education (reference the DoD Approved 8570 Baseline IAT-II Certifications).

Possess applicable CE/OS Certifications.

Possess a working knowledge and familiarity with applicable cybersecurity instructions and practices (e.g. DoDI 8570.01-M series – Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program; CJCSM 6510.01 series – Defense-In-Depth:
Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND); DoD 8570.01M; and DoDI 8500.1 Cybersecurity).

Demonstrated knowledge and…