Cloud Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Cloud Systems Administrator SSI is seeking an experienced System Administrator with expertise in AWS Cloud and knowledge of on-prem server fundamentals. Individuals must have a strong technical background in Windows, Networking, and DoD security assessment and hardening tools. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and support enterprise initiatives.

Note:

Job requires onsite work at NIWC PAC San Diego a minimum of one day per week, with several days per week permitted for telecommuting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform systems administration, testing, evaluation and assessment for assigned projects.

* Support development team with review, assessment and guidance for PKI architecture and software solutions.

* Will need strong system admin/network background to be able to stand up and maintain test environments on AWS Cloud as well as physical assets.

* Cybersecurity related tasking (ACAS scans, security controls, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, etc.) will also be part of routine tasks.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Security+ certification

* SECRET clearance

* System Administration experience (Managing Windows workstations/servers, remote desktop)

* Automation and scripting experience (bash/Power Shell)

* Some VMware or other virtualization experience

* Active Directory experience (configuring smart card login, configuring domains, managing GPOs, etc.)

* Networking fundamentals

* AWS Cloud experience (EC2, Lambda, S3, Directory Service, Work spaces)

* Some Linux experience

* ACAS Scan experience (mitigating system vulnerabilities)

* STIG experience (risk assessments, hardening)

* Ability to develop and execute test plans/cases
PREFERRED

SKILLS:

* DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) experience (cryptographic algorithms, digital signatures, smart card authentication, etc.)

* Middleware experience (Activ Client, 90meter, Axway)

* Knowledge of PKI policies: HSPD-12, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201, x.509

* Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience

* Knowledge of FIPS 140-2 Hardware Security Modules

* Familiarity with Ansible, and/or Infrastructure-as-code (IAC)

* Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (Cyber Ark, other)