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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.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and security frameworks, including relevant STIGs, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, RMF, and DFARS .
- Conduct regular compliance assessments, audits, and risk analyses of classified IT systems to identify and mitigate potential security gaps.
- Provide input for developing and maintaining security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure that security controls are implemented, tested, and maintained per compliance requirements.
- Assist in the implementation and sustainment of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) programs.
- Provide subject matter expertise on technical configurations to support classified system security controls, ensuring alignment with compliance objectives.
- Stay up to date with evolving security and compliance regulations to ensure continuous improvement of policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience (preferably 5+ years) in IT compliance, security, or risk management within classified or highly regulated environments.
- 5+ years of experience (preferably 7+ years) with the following technologies:
- oWindows 10/11
- oWindows Server
- oActive Directory
- 3+ years of experience (preferably 5+) with ONE of the following technologies:
- oVMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, Horizon, etc.)
- oNetwork or SAN storage platforms (NetApp, EMC, Pure, etc.)
- oRedhat Linux
- oNetworking (configuring switches, routers, firewalls)
- Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and RMF.
- Experience working with security assessment tools, audit methodologies, and compliance reporting.
- Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other DoD security hardening standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts
- Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
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