System Administrator 3 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Job description
System Administrator 3 (SA3) is responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system in adherence with organizational security policies and procedures. Includes hardware and software installation, configuration, and updates; user account management; backup and recovery management; and security control implementation. SA3 assists with the integration, testing, documentation, and fielding of a Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Information System (IS). Systems Administrators combine cybersecurity expertise with hands-on technical skills to maintain secure, efficient, and resilient IT environments. They manage virtual systems, automate controls, and respond rapidly to complex incidents. Duties include Inventory Management, Anti-virus updates, SCAP Scans, Nessus/ACAS Scans, System Administration and Network Administration.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Network infrastructure?, Required Experience/Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in computer science (or similar discipline), engineering. Or, Six 6 years equivalent experience in IT systems configuration, setup, installation and administration. years of System Administration/Network Administration experience (Linux and/or Windows, Cisco/HP)
- DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program Certifications: Cloud+ or GICSP or SSCP or Security+ or GSEC
Desired Competencies:
- DoD IT/GMD/MDA experience
- Working in a classified environment
- Container Management experience: Docker, Docker Compose, UI, NANO
- Cybersecurity familiarity with tools: ACAS/Nessus, SCAP
- Cybersecurity familiarity with fundamentals: CTO, ATO, RMF
- VMWare/vSphere familiarity: know how to use/access machines, snapshots and restores, basic software troubleshooting, patching, upgrading, Horizon server management
- Intermediate/Advanced Linux administration: YUM, Kickstart, Ansible
- Windows Administration: Active Directory, Group Policy, CA, WSUS, RSA console
- CND/Incident Response Tool experience: SIEM-ArcSight/Splunk, Snort, OSSEC/Wazuh
- Intermediate understanding with Cisco and HP OS routers & switches
- Basic understanding with Splunk backend, indexes
- Hardware support, HP server, KVM
- Thin client, basic hardware troubleshooting
- Familiar with Windows Oss 10/11 Windows servers
- Familiar with Windows Office Suite
- Familiar with work Order creation, maintenance, tracking, and closing
- Familiar with basic property accountability processes
Clearance Requirements:
- Must currently possess a DoD Secret Security Clearance at the time of hire
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance