Information Assurance Systems Administrator

About the role

The Information Assurance System Administrator (IASA) provides dedicated information assurance and systems administration support. This role is vital for ensuring the security, compliance, and operational readiness of all information systems, networks, and training infrastructure used during Warfighter Exercises (WFXs).

Responsibilities

• System administration and maintenance: Perform system and network administration duties for data centers, which include physical and virtual servers and workstations supporting Command and Control Information Systems (C2IS).
• Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM): Manage the IAVM program by applying patches, hotfixes, and security patches (IAVAs) as directed by higher command. Ensure all systems remain compliant with security mandates.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF): Support the RMF process by ensuring all systems are built, configured, and maintained according to DoD standards. This includes reviewing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Best Business Practices (BBPs).
• Vulnerability scanning: Configure, operate, and maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) servers to conduct regular vulnerability scans of network enclaves, including unclassified and classified. Report scan results to the Information System Owner (ISO).
• Cybersecurity support for exercises: Assist technical teams and training audiences with resolving cybersecurity and systems administration issues during Warfighter Exercises.
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network failures, and implement solutions to restore production capabilities.
• Access control and account management: Administer access control lists and manage user account permissions for network and system access.
• Data backup and recovery: Implement system and data backup procedures and develop recovery plans to ensure mission data and systems can be restored following an outage.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for servers, network infrastructure, and associated information systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience and application of NIST, DoD, and Army Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and best business practices
• 3+ years of experience in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) Server and Endpoint Security (ENS)
• 3+ years of experience in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of the a critical ACAS
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, remediation of findings, detecting assets and vulnerabilities using several sensors
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems administration
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting ESS Products, McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System, McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint, and Product Tuning Policies
• Secret clearance
• Associate's degree
• Security+ Certification

Qualifications

• Nice if you have: TS/SCI clearance, CISSP Certification

Skills

• Knowledge of DoD regulations and best practices
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems administration
• Experience with ESS Products, McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System, McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint, and Product Tuning Policies

Benefits

At Booz Allen, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your total well-being. This includes health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. For more details, visit the Resource page on our Careers site and review Our Employee Benefits page.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.