Information Operations Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Summary:
This position will be a technical resource for the daily operations and maintenance of a CSfC solution for a Federal Client in Quantico, VA. This role will be a Tier 2 role that requires an operational background supporting server infrastructure & enterprise services. This will be a primarily Window's and VMware based compute environment. This position will require troubleshooting, analytical skills, as well as the ability to work well with a team. Technologies deployed within the solution include platforms such as VMware vSphere, Window/Linux Servers, PKI Infrastructure, Cisco Firewalls & IPS/IDS, Aruba vMC, and other logging, monitoring, and security solutions. This role will be customer facing and embedded within the Client's secure location, so a professional approach to troubleshooting, operational security, and resolution of end-user tickets is paramount.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administration of network services, servers, hypervisors, appliances and supporting server resources to ensure availability of services to authorized users

• Perform systems level, updates, and disaster recovery operations

• Perform installation and configuration of network and server systems hardware and software.

• Perform testing and create documentation to report systems status and support operations.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other services and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.

• Monitor server performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.

• Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team of Software, Test, Network Engineering, and Operations staff. Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT related discipline, or equivalent related technical experience is required.

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a Systems Engineering or Systems Administration role is required

• An active Federal TOP SECRET Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, and ability to take and pass CI Polygraph is required.

• Excellent communication (both written and verbal required) and organizational skills are required.

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills are required.

• Current Active IAT Level 2 Qualifying Cyber Security Certification (Sec+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.) is required.

• Direct hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and securing typical services such as: ADDS, WSUS, DNS, NTP, etc. is required.

• Prior experience supporting virtualized compute infrastructure, VDI, and storage appliance is required. Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Current Active Professional Certifications (Microsoft, Linux, RHEL, AWS, Azure) is a plus.

• Prior experience Samsung EMM/KLM for mobile Device Management is a plus.

• A working knowledge or experience with systems and security tools such as: ACAS (Nessus), Veeam, IQ-Core, Stratodesk, Trellix ePO, Splunk, and IIS Web Servers is a plus.

• Knowledge of Automating of server deployments, processes, provisioning is a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for long periods of time throughout the day. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For a large percentage of the work week, it will be ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical business office environment. There is also work in a typical data center environment.
APRIVA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER