Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

The Integrated RF & Photonics Group is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide support services across a diverse, and dynamic environment within both unclassified, and classified networks. The candidate will have experience in the design of computer system solutions, including provisioning, configuration, and management of Windows, Windows Server, Mac OS, Linux, and a variety of hardware platforms. They will interface with vendors to spec, purchase, and maintain hardware, licensing, and warranty information for systems, hardware, and software. The candidate must be able to communicate with users, and leadership in problem assessment, troubleshooting, and apply appropriate technical skills or vendor methodologies to resolve issues successfully. The Systems Administrator will need to develop creative technical solutions to complex IT problems under general supervision, and must be comfortable working independently while reporting to the Division IT Manager. Candidates must also be comfortable providing direct desktop support to approximately 100 users as part of a larger IT team. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

•Perform as a Windows and/or Linux Systems Administrator in support of all staff members within Group 85, and assist in support across all groups within the Division

•Install, configure, and manage Windows, Linux, Mac desktops, servers, as well as some network infrastructure devices. Install and maintain commercial software as needed

•Procure needed computer systems, network hardware, software, etc.

•Patch software, and operating systems in compliance with best practices

•Manage research networks, file shares, virtual infrastructures, and some SAN/NAS environments within the group

•Remediate security vulnerabilities, and harden systems according to cybersecurity best practices in line with NIST 800-171, and CMMC guidelines

•Develop and document technical processes and procedures

•Work under minimal direction, and independently determine and develop approaches to complex IT solutions Must Have:

•Experience with provisioning, configuring, and administering Windows, Windows Server, and Mac OS on a variety of hardware platforms

•Experience with operating system imaging tools

•Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration), networking, storage, and user access

•Experience patching software and operating systems via automated tools (e.g.: BigFix, PDQ)

•Experience with change management tools such as Service now, and Jira

•Experience with hardening systems to DoD IT security requirements, and policies; CMMC, RMF, STIGs

•Experience working directly with end-users in troubleshooting, and project support

•General experience supporting RHEL, and Ubuntu

•Strong organizational skills, and the ability to clearly document complex operations

•Ability to achieve or maintain CompTIA Security+.

•Demonstrated ability to interact with others respectfully, and develop productive working relationships Nice to Have:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
CompTIA Security+ Certification
RHEL & Ubuntu workstation and server Onsite Requirement:
This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 2-3 days a week.