Systems Administrator

Description:

Maintains operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination of infrastructure and cloud responsibilities. Develops and designs core operating system builds. Responsible for coding, virtualization, and automation of systems. Sets up administrator and service accounts, maintains an active directory of users and system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system-wide software, and allocates mass storage space. Assesses and resolves user access problems related to security controls to minimize business impact and risk exposure. Identifies and evaluates vendor products and establishes vendor monitoring and tracking processes. Performs capacity planning and monitors/tunes systems. Recommends appropriate platforms for purchase, coordinates installation, and provides backup recovery. Serves as a point of escalation for major incidents that are unresolved at the helpdesk level. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. May draft general IT communications to end-users including notifications of outages/downtimes. May serve as the primary liaison for mergers, acquisitions, and divesture activities as it relates to user access, network, security, and support.

Background/Need:

• 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.
• This position is 100% dedicated to supporting classified environment and therefore 100% onsite.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Candidates with experience Ansible or other automation tools will be given preference

Must Have:

• 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:

• Windows 10/11
• Windows Server
• Active Directory

• 3+ years of experience (preferably 5+) with ONE of the following technologies:

• VMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, Horizon, etc.)
• Network or SAN storage platforms (NetApp, EMC, Pure, etc.)
• Redhat Linux
• Networking (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

• Clearance: Candidates should have an active clearance (secret/top secret, etc.) 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.

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