Systems Administrator; HBSS Security Clearance

Position: Systems Administrator (HBSS) with Security Clearance
GovCIO is currently hiring a System Administrator with HBSS focus in support of the AFSCI network. This position will be located in San Antonio TX and will be an on-site position. Responsibilities Establishes and maintains smooth operation of computer systems (to include operating systems, software and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations, maintains system integrity, and upgrades systems and/or servers as required.

May create and document new methods supporting network/system operations and implement changes to procedures. Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems. May plan for the transition of development and/or production environments to new technologies, utilize system software to monitor the performance of system files, manage system data to maintain performance efficiencies and/or study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures.

* Perform routine system administration tasks including OS patching, system upgrades, configuration of services, and maintenance of administrative tools and utilities.

* Conduct daily system monitoring to verify system health, performance, integrity, and availability of servers and applications.

* Review system, application, and security logs to identify operational or security-related issues.

* Perform security monitoring activities to identify potential intrusions and follow established incident response procedures.

* Execute daily backup operations in accordance with disaster recovery and COOP requirements, ensuring verification of backup success and proper handling of media.

* Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate administration tasks.

* Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.

* Provide hands-on operational support for McAfee/Trellix endpoint protection technologies including ePO, ENS, Application and Change Control, DLP, Policy Auditor, Rogue System Detection, FIM, and other government-directed modules
* Support the implementation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of HBSS and future EPS solutions across the enterprise.
* Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to HBSS/EPS, escalating complex problems to senior engineers or vendor support as required.

* Support coordination with McAfee/Trellix technical support under guidance from senior staff to ensure effective issue resolution.

* Provide day-to-day operational support and technical input for HBSS/EPS deployments and upgrades. Qualifications High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)

Clearance required:

TS/SCI Required Skills and Experience
* Must have current CompTIA Security+ CE
* Experience as a system administrator in a mid to large Windows environment

* Experience with ePO, ENS, Application and Change Control, DLP, Policy Auditor, Rogue System Detection, and FIM
* Be able to perform daily system health checks

* Experience installing software on Windows Servers

* Experience troubleshooting in a Window environment

* Experience developing standard operating procedures to perform system functions

* Will be required to take the DoD Cyber Exchange ESS 201 and ESS 301
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Service Now Knowledge

* Excellent written/verbal communications skills

* Proven ability to coordinate with stakeholders and collaborate with other team members #AR #NSS Posted Salary Range USD $85,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.