Jr. Systems Administrator

NewGen Technologies
Herndon, VA, United States
20 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Antivirus Softwares Systems Engineering Computer Programming Custom Software Data Transmissions Linux Server Administration Software Engineering Scripting Information Technology

Job description

  • Provide Domain/Systems Administrator Engineer of the Mission LAN, and oversee the maintenance, optimal function, and patching of the LAN’s operating system, and the GOTS, COTS, and custom software products running on it
  • Perform System startup, shutdown, backups, and restores and maintain records of the Cartoon operating system upgrades/changes for reporting purposes
  • Conduct virus scanning and firewall protection of the Mission LAN in compliance with the Sponsor’s ISSM
  • Provide Data Transfer Officer (DTO) services between UNCLASSIFIED and CLASSIFIED networks as needed by the Sponsor
  • Coordinate assistance from the Sponsor’s corporate resources when required, if encountering a problem that the Contractor team cannot solve
  • Ensure security compliance with the Sponsor’s ISSM for all components of the network
  • Perform other system administration duties as requested by the Sponsor

Requirements

  • TS/SCI FSP Clearance
  • BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, IT, GIScience, or related field where computer programming and application is required
  • 2-4 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator
  • 1 year administering a system with the Sponsor’s system security control for Int-A, B, and C enclaves
  • Solid grounding in Windows administration - Active Directory, System Maintenance (patching, etc.), and basic troubleshooting
  • Server Administration - understanding basics of operating systems (Windows and/or Linux)
  • Basics of Scripting tools

Desired Skills

  • Experience with ClanSig program performing software development, coordinating IT services,or administering systems
  • Experience with the Sponsor’s Authority to Operate (ATO) process for mission systems, and coordinating ATO packages for a Sponsor enclave and completing all of the tasks required from the Sponsor’s ISSM that are necessary to obtain ATO status for that enclave

About the company

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ

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