Systems Administrator

Overview

On Site
$60 - $90
Contract - W2
Contract - 36 Month(s)

Skills

Security+ certification
vCenter
ESXi
vSAN
Networks
NIST 800-171
NIST 800-53
Active Directory Administration
Redhat Linux Systems Administration
Windows 11

Job Details

Title: Systems Administrator

Duration: 36 months Contract on W2 (high possible extension)

Location: Lexington, MA USA 02421

Clearance: Candidates must have an active secret clearance/top secret clearance to be considered for this role.

Work location: This position will be 100% onsite due to the nature of the work.

 
The Operations Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that classified IT systems comply with relevant security, regulatory, and operational requirements. Reporting to the CES Operations Team Lead, this role will support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance frameworks to safeguard critical systems. The Operations Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including CES Engineering, cybersecurity, and Information Assurance, to maintain compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal regulations.
 
As part of this role, the individual will need to demonstrate proficiency with DISA STIGs (full and benchmark),DISA s SCC Tool, EvalSTIG, STIG Viewer and how to evaluate systems for STIG compliance.
Candidates with a background in evaluating and maintaining DoD compliant systems, especially those familiar with DISA s Command Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA), will be given preference.
 
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  1. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and security frameworks, including relevant STIGs, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, RMF, and DFARS .
  2. Conduct regular compliance assessments, audits, and risk analyses of classified IT systems to identify and mitigate potential security gaps.
  3. Provide input for developing and maintaining security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and risk assessments.
  4. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure that security controls are implemented, tested, and maintained per compliance requirements.
  5. Assist in the implementation and sustainment of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) programs.
  6. Provide subject matter expertise on technical configurations to support classified system security controls, ensuring alignment with compliance objectives.
  7. Stay up to date with evolving security and compliance regulations to ensure continuous improvement of policies and procedures.
  8. Provide 1st tier technical support as needed in support of the Laboratory community. This would include taking shifts in the classified hubs to provide assistance with password resets and other end user issues as well as working tickets and assisting users as needed.
Candidates with experience Ansible or other automation tools will be given preference
 
Must Have:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  2. 3+ years of experience (preferably 5+ years) in IT compliance, security, or risk management within classified or highly regulated environments.
  3. 5+ years of experience (preferably 7+ years) with the following technologies:
  4. oWindows 10/11
  5. oWindows Server
  6. oActive Directory
  7. 3+ years of experience (preferably 5+) with ONE of the following technologies:
  8. oVMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, Horizon, etc.)
  9. oNetwork or SAN storage platforms (NetApp, EMC, Pure, etc.)
  10. oRedhat Linux
  11. oNetworking (configuring switches, routers, firewalls)
  12. Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and RMF.
  13. Experience working with security assessment tools, audit methodologies, and compliance reporting.
  14. Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other DoD security hardening standards.
  15. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  16. Excellent communication and documentation skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  17. Excellent customer service skills
  18. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  19. Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts
  20. Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
 
Clearance:
Candidates should have an active clearance (secret/top secret, etc.) in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work being done. Do not submit candidates if they do not meet this requirement.
 
Onsite Requirement:
This position will be 100% onsite due to the nature of the work. There may be some remote flexibility on a case by case basis but there are no regular remote days.
 
Interview Process:
1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.
 
 
Must Have

Certification
Security+ certification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)
Yes


Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree
Yes


Experience
Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
Yes


Implement, and automate security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation
3 years


Government Policy/Regulations
STIG Compliance
3 years

Hardware
VMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, etc.)
3 years


Networks
Networking experience (routers/switches/firewalls/servers)
3 years


Security
Experience with security assessment tools, audit methodologies, and compliance reporting
3 years


Hardening systems to DoD IT security requirements, and policies (CMMC, RMF, STIGs)
3 years


IT compliance, security, or risk management within classified or highly regulated environments
3 years


NIST 800-171
3 years


NIST 800-53
3 years


Risk Management Framework (RMF)
3 years


Soft SkillsAnalytical and Decision-Making Skills
Yes


Independent Contribution and Collaboration
3 years


Systems
Active Directory Administration and GPOs
5 years


Redhat Linux Systems Administration
3 years


Windows 11
5 years


Windows Server Platform
5 years

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