Systems Administrator

This position is a system administrator for Government networks. The candidate will work directly with the program offices Information Technology and Cybersecurity teams to securely build, operate, and maintain government networks.

The candidate will:

• Deploy, manage, and maintain virtualized infrastructure, including virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
• Plan, deploy, and administer secure cloud-based environments within secure clouds
• Perform system administration, vulnerability management, and STIG compliance on Windows and Linux operating systems
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks
• Safeguard, account for, and operate COMSEC materials
• Operate and maintain cross domain solutions (CDS) and one-way data diodes

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Required Experience: Candidate must have at least four (4) years of System Administrator experience.

• Certification: Candidate must meet the 451-Intermediate System Administrator qualification standards of DoD Manual 8140.03.

Desired Experience:

• Experience developing and managing secure cloud environments.
• Experience deploying and managing virtualized resources and hypervisors.
• Experience deploying and managing CDS and one-way data diodes.
• Experience as a Local Element (LE) or handling COMSEC/cryptographic equipment under DoD guidelines.
• Candidate should have experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment. Special access program experience is a plus.

Allowable Experience/Education Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for education.

Security Clearance Required: A Final DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Pay Range: $80,000-$135,000. Salary will be set based on experience, education, and contractual requirements. This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of CRL’s compensation package.