Network System Administrator I

About the role

The primary function is to organize, install, and support government organization's computer systems, including LANs, WANs, network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This includes architecting, designing, and analyzing network models, participating in decisions about future hardware/software upgrades, and providing technical support to computer users.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day management and operations of systems and networks
• Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display, and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics
• Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists)
• Build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
• Operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
• Analyze technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed

Requirements

• Operating under supervision
• Experience 1 - 3 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level I within 6 months of the date of hire
• Top-Secret Clearance
• Current clearance as defined in the Task Order
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorization
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 network environments/systems
• Familiarity with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration
• Able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Operating under supervision
• Managing COTS & GOTS products
• Following O&M checklists
• Building TTPs and SOPs
• Operating SIEM tools
• Analyzing technical risk
• Working as part of a security incident response team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies
• Knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and data backup technologies
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy
• Knowledge of PL2 network environments/systems
• Familiarity with DoD policy
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.