System Administrator with Security Clearance

Title: System Administrator Location: On-site at Gunter Annex, Montgomery, AL
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Hours: Night Shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Certifications Required: IAT-II & role-specific certs desired Salary Range: $77,000 - $82,000 depending on experience DLS Engineering is hiring multiple full-time technical positions to support the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) program at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, AL. These on-site roles support the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) in defending and operating the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN). A day in the life as System Administrator:
- Operate, maintain, monitor F5 appliances, configurations, identify BIG-IP Traffic Processing Objects, and analyze overall health and effectiveness of multiple Big IP F5 instances.
- Manage application integration designs around application logic and authentication configuration (session management, application redirects, rewrites, migration scenarios, app routing, CAC/PIV authentication).
- Support, troubleshoot and configure SSL intercept/inspection, web certificates, certificate management, PKI Certificate Authority (CA) bundles, private/public keys.
- Install, configure, and administer Big IP F5 Platform Suite referencing Web Applications with Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Access Policy Manger (APM) services.
- Install and patch Big IP F5 systems, and document DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) checklists.
- Design and administrator load balancing strategies/ techniques, in application switching / traffic management, knowledge of persistence and SSL certificates.
- Create and maintain documentation detailing architecture components, configurations, monitoring & alerting setup, troubleshooting guides, and checklists. When I read the below it sounds like me:
- 3+ years of professional experience with Big IP F5 products performing systems administration, including installations, configurations, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, troubleshooting, and certificate management.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- IAT-II Certification (required).
- At least 1 of the following three certifications preferred: F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) - Local Traffic Manager LTMT OR F5-CTS- Access Policy Manager (APM) OR F5 BIG-IP Certified Administrator. About DLS Engineering:
DLS is an engineering firm with 30 years of Federal Government contracting experience. Our small business efficiencies coupled with a commitment to excellence allow us to provide reliable solutions with integrity for our nation's most critical defense and national security priorities. Other information:
- We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer a generous paid time off package.
- If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at .
- DLS is an E-Verify company.
- DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability.
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
- Must be able pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment.