Systems Administrator

Summary: RTL Networks is seeking a Secret cleared Systems Administrator to support the US Navy in San Diego, CA.

Primary Responsibilities: Essential skills, knowledge and responsibilities of the Systems Administrator include, but are not limited to:

Network Infrastructure:

• Computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies.
• Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) architecture and pathways.
• Bandwidth management principles and techniques.
• Network traffic flow (TCP/IP and OSI model).
• Performance tuning tools and techniques.
• Remote access technologies.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.
• Network protocols (TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), directory services).
• Common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup).
• File system implementations (e.g., New Technology File
• Virtualization technologies and virtual machine management.

Security Expertise:

• IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones (DMZs), encryption).
• Network security architecture concepts (topology, protocols, defense-in depth).
• Cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• National and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, and policies.
• Organizational IT user security policies (e.g., account management, access. control).
• Data security standards (PII, PCI, PHI).
• System administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
• Software-based computer protection tools (e.g., firewalls, antivirus antispyware).
• Knowledge of transmission records (Bluetooth, Radio Frequency
• Identification (RFID), Infrared (IR) transmission, Wi-Fi, etc.) and jamming techniques.

System Administration:

• Server and client operating systems.
• Systems administration concepts and best practices.
• Enterprise IT architecture.
• System/server diagnostic tools and fault identification.
• Operating system command line/prompt (e.g., ipconfig, netstat, dir, nbtstat).
• System maintenance procedures (cleaning, disk checks, reboots, backups, etc.).

Cloud Computing:

• Cloud computing service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS).
• Cloud computing deployment models (private, public, hybrid).
• Cloud security strategy and architecture.
• Migrating workloads between cloud service models.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of system management experience.
• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire (i.e., Security+).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for clearance at this location.

NOTE:

• The applicant selected for this position must have and be able to maintain an Active Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Applicants must have a valid driver's license for this position and will be subject to verification.
• Chosen applicants must pass pre-employment drug screening, credit review, and a criminal background check.

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RTL Networks considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.