Systems Administrator
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Job description
- Maintain smooth operation of all computer infrastructure in a multi-user computer system environment, including coordination of efforts with systems, software, and electrical design engineers, Information Systems Security Officers, PC desktop technicians, end users, network engineers, program/project managers, and IT management.
- Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
- Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
- Provide backup and recovery services, manage data storage devices, and implement/upgrade/update virus and malware protection on a routine basis.
- Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
- Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
- Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
- Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
- Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
- Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
- Familiarity with DoD STIGs, deploying new STIGs & working with IT/IA to develop POA&Ms for vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated or STIG settings that cannot be applied.
- Understand vulnerability and risk mitigation in accordance with RMF & DoD JSIG standards.
- Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) and Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs).
- Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
- Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
- Experience with Splunk to include managing/maintaining indexers, search heads and deployment servers, creating and maintaining dashboards for users, creating custom extracts/regular expressions, familiarity with Splunk Query Language, and the ability to deploy new Splunk servers.
- Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
Requirements
- Active DoD Secret security clearance is required on Day 1 of employment; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
- The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance within 9 months of hire date; program and/or customer requirements may expedite this time window, and maintaining a SAP/SAR clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
- IAM Level I certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater required on Day 1 of employment; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
- Experience managing Redhat Enterprise Linux OS and/or managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture., * Bachelors or Masters degree in IT related field.
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
- Server management experience.
- Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
- Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
- Experience with Windows & Linux Operating systems that support Security Engineering tools.
- VMWare experience with current version.
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
- Rudimentary Scripting experience.
- Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
- Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
Benefits & conditions
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.