System Administrator (Part-Time Hybrid)

About the role

Niyam IT is seeking a System Administrator to support our work with a federal client. This is a part-time position requiring on-site work in Newport News, VA. We offer competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and maintain the client EMS Web Portal in accordance with EMS configuration management plans and documentation.
• Ensure the EMS Portal maintains at least 95% uptime availability for users.
• Perform regular backups of the EMS Portal server and associated data, in accordance with client and EMS controls and documentation.
• Verify backup successful completion and integrity for each backup.
• Store and handle EMS system and backup media in accordance with client and EMS security controls, procedures, and EMS Media Protection policies.
• Maintain backup logs in accordance with client and EMS records retention policies.
• Support transition activities including providing backup of all data on approved client media to the COR at contract expiration.
• Affiliate with implementing and monitoring client security controls for the EMS Portal.
• Pull and compile system component data, logs, metrics, artifacts, and documentation to support security compliance reporting and controls.
• Afford assistance for system and network tests, conducted by client, using client testing techniques.
• Afford monthly compliance reports demonstrating system conformance with client IT security requirements.
• Afford assistance in maintaining compliance with FEDRAMP authorization requirements.
• Support system and component auditing and logging capabilities meeting client requirements.
• Ensure system and component configurations prevent unauthorized access, malicious activity, and disclosure of Sensitive Security Information (SSI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Afford assistance in maintaining high-level system architecture maps and data flow documentation.
• Afford support for client's Zero Trust architecture implementation for the EMS Portal.

Requirements

• US Citizen with ability to obtain public trust.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, or Environmentally related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems analysis or related roles.
• Experience working in a government contracting or regulated environment.
• Familiarity with federal information security and privacy concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Expertise administering computer networks, maintaining system components, and administering associated IT systems with on-premises environments and FEDRAMP authorized cloud environments.
• Understanding of DHS and TSA IT Security Policies, including TSA MD 1400.3.
• Ability to execute system security configurations based on ISSO guidance aligned with DHS and TSA IT security policies.
• Experience implementing and maintaining physical and technical security controls in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of database platforms and web portal administration.
• Understanding of secure backup, contingency plans, and incident response procedures, including secure handling and storage of system media on or offsite.
• Ability to generate compliance reports and extract data in support of whole system and security audits and security control compliance.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred Industry certifications related to system administration or security.
• Experience supporting compliance-driven or audit-focused environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Pace of Mind: Free short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Work Hours: Remote and hybrid work options on our projects.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off policy.
• Retail Plans: Retirement plans to help you secure your long-term financial goals.
• Career Growth: Fully paid opportunities (including technology and business conferences) for training and advancement within the company.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Welcomes and celebrates unique ideas every day at Niyam.

Skills

• System Administration Principles
• Secure Configuration
• Access Control
• System Hardening
• Web Portal Administration
• Database Platforms
• Physical and Technical Security Controls
• Secure Backup Procedures
• Incident Response Procedures
• Compliance Reporting
• Documentation and Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Part-time position requiring on-site work in Newport News, VA.