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Senior IT Systems Administrator (REQ 339)

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) · New London County, CT · 5 days ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

Overview

Applied Physical Sciences (APS), a subsidiary of General Dynamics, is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to join their team. This role supports and enhances enterprise-level information systems and drives the adoption of new technologies.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to IT and cybersecurity compliance initiatives, including NIST 800-171 and CMMC frameworks, by writing/revising policy, implementing processes, and maintaining audit records.
  • Design, deploy, implement, and support new technologies for both end users and administrators, across on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Lead and support IT break/fix escalations, operations, updates, lifecycle refreshes, and add/change activities.
  • Help manage records labeling and retention efforts.
  • Manage and remediate vulnerabilities in CUI and higher classification networks to maintain a secure, compliant enterprise environment.
  • Support cybersecurity monitoring, analysis, and response efforts.

Required Attributes and Skills

  • Professional experience of 7 or more years is desired but may not be required in all circumstances.
  • A strong track record supporting enterprise IT systems across desktop support, server administration, virtualization, compliance, and cybersecurity operations.
  • Experience with end-user support, break/fix tasks, and routine IT operations.
  • Experience evaluating and implementing new systems based on business needs.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration and enterprise Windows environments.
  • Experience supporting IT regulatory compliance programs (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Attributes and Skills

  • Experience with Microsoft Purview and data governance programs, both designing and implementing them.
  • SIEM experience and comfort investigating security alerts.
  • Linux administration capability in an enterprise setting.
  • Experience managing a Microsoft 365 GCC-High tenant.
  • Knowledge of L2/L3 networking.
  • Familiarity with Tenable.SC or Nessus vulnerability platforms.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

Location

The position is located in the Groton, CT office.

Company Information

  • APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions.
  • Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Application

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, gender, marital status, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

At-Will Employment

This company is an at-will employer as allowed by applicable state law. This means that regardless of any provision in this application, if hired, the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this employment application, the employee handbook nor in any of the company's policies shall be deemed to constitute a contract of employment.

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