System Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper
San Diego, CA, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $115,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Systems Engineering Bash Shell Configuration Management CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security System Configuration Linux Monitoring of Systems IT Management Information Technology Operations Linux System Administration
+18 more
Linux Security Modules Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Procurement Software Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Server Administration Software Asset Management Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Enterprise Software Applications System Availability SC Clearance Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Performance Monitor Patch Management Windows Security Hardware Asset Management

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a System Administrator to support a U.S. Navy program in San Diego, CA. The team is seeking an administrator to maintain RHEL and Windows servers for a research, Development, Test, and Evaluation network. Details below, * Administer and support Windows 11 and RHEL systems in a secure enterprise environment.

  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain system availability.
  • Develop and maintain PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate system administration tasks.
  • Review and provide technical recommendations for infrastructure design and engineering initiatives.
  • Harden Windows and Linux systems in compliance with DISA STIGs, IAVMs, CTOs, and security policies.
  • Perform vulnerability remediation, patch management, and compliance validation.
  • Support endpoint security through the implementation of security tools and best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure secure and compliant configurations.
  • Maintain hardware and software inventories and asset tracking records.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, and operational procedures.
  • Manage equipment inventory, preparation, and shipment to remote personnel.
  • Support system upgrades, technology refreshes, and infrastructure modernization efforts.
  • Provide technical support and guidance while ensuring adherence to security and operational standards., Keywords: Windows 11 Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Linux Administration, System Administration, Enterprise Infrastructure Support, Server Management, Operating System Maintenance, System Monitoring, security clearance, opentowork, hiring, W2, DoD, Federal, Linux, Performance Monitoring, Incident Response, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, High Availability, Infrastructure Operations, PowerShell Scripting, Bash Scripting, Automation, Process Automation, Task Automation, Infrastructure Engineering, Technical Reviews, System Design, Infrastructure Design, Systems Engineering, Architecture Support, DISA STIG Compliance, STIG Implementation, IAVM Compliance, CTO Compliance, Security Hardening, Server Hardening, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Remediation, Patch Management, Security Compliance, Compliance Validation, Risk Mitigation, Ansible, Ansible Playbooks, Configuration Management, System Provisioning, Infrastructure Automation, Automated Patching, Endpoint Security, Security Tools Administration, Security Best Practices, Configuration Baselines, Secure System Configurations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Engineering Support, Cybersecurity Operations, IT Operations, Asset Management, Asset Tracking, Hardware Inventory Management, Software Inventory Management, IT Asset Lifecycle Management, SOP Development, Technical Documentation, Process Documentation, Operational Procedures, Vendor Management, Vendor Coordination, Procurement Support, IT Procurement, Equipment Lifecycle Management, Logistics Coordination, Remote Asset Deployment, Equipment Shipping, Technology Refresh, System Upgrades, Infrastructure Modernization, Technical Support, User Support, Security Standards, Operational Excellence, Enterprise IT, Change Management, Configuration Control, Windows Security, Linux Security, Enterprise Systems Administration

Requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of RHEL/Windows administration experience
  • IAT II certifications (one of the following): CySA+, Security+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP
  • Scripting experience: Powershell, Bash
  • Experience with IAVM process (STIGs and patches)

Benefits & conditions

  • Total compensation based on experience level - $100,000-$115,000 based on experience level
  • Full Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k

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