Systems Administrator

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Systems Administrator to support a program at Dahlgren, VA.

This role is contingent on award.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

• Computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies
• Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) architecture and pathways
• Bandwidth management principles and techniques
• Network traffic flow (TCP/IP and OSI model)
• Performance tuning tools and techniques
• Remote access technologies
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) security
• Network protocols (TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),
• Domain Name System (DNS), directory services)
• Common network tools (e.g., ping, trace route, nslookup)
• File system implementations (e.g., New Technology File System (NTFS), File
• Allocation Table (FAT), Extended File System (EXT))
• Virtualization technologies and virtual machine management

• IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones (DMZs), encryption)
• Network security architecture concepts (topology, protocols, defense-indepth)
• Cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities
• National and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, and policies
• Organizational IT user security policies (e.g., account management, access control)
• Data security standards (PII, PCI, PHI)
• System administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques
• Software-based computer protection tools (e.g., firewalls, antivirus, antispyware)
• Knowledge of transmission records (Bluetooth, Radio Frequency
• Identification (RFID), Infrared (IR) transmission, Wi-Fi, etc.) and jamming techniques

• Server and client operating systems
• Systems administration concepts and best practices
• System/server diagnostic tools and fault identification
• Operating system command line/prompt (e.g., ipconfig, netstat, dir, nbtstat)
• System maintenance procedures (cleaning, disk checks, reboots, backups, etc.)

• Cloud computing service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
• Cloud security strategy and architecture

• Clearance:
  Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance
• Four (4) years of experience in systems management experience.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Applicants may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active United States Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

As a federal contractor, CSA will abide by the client’s infectious disease protocols.

WE BELIEVE great companies know who they are and what they stand for. CSA’s common purpose and core values were purposefully developed to create a culture focused on unlocking the full potential of our people—so they are inspired to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. It’s no secret, we owe the past 18 years of our success to our outstanding and ambitious team members.

To support our hard working team, we offer an environment focused on learning and growth, an awesome benefits package, and opportunities to build a long and successful career.

We are constantly on the hunt for talented, forward-thinking problem solvers with an energetic attitude and a strong work ethic to join our elite team of CSAers.

CSA is a Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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