Systems Administrator (TS/SCI with Poly Clearance Required)

About the role

The Systems Administrator plays a crucial role in the maintenance and enhancement of industrial control system networks. They are responsible for ensuring the stability and security of the network, while also contributing to the development of security policies and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, secure, manage, and monitor VMware vSphere ESXi clusters in multiple data centers
• Analyze and test new software and software version upgrades in test environments before deploying to production
• Administer SCAP scans and provide results/reports during weekly vulnerability meetings
• Implement and verify cybersecurity compliance using automated tools to ensure benchmarks are met
• Manage virtual workstations and servers using VMWare
• Analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required
• Manage all network hardware and equipment; security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems and hardware and software upgrades
• Contribute to the development and deployment of program information security for assigned systems to meet the program and enterprise requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures
• Facilitate development of security policies and support Continuous Monitoring (CONMON)
• Manage all personal computer (PC) recapitalization efforts to include coordinating with various internal and external service providers; communicate activities and financial impacts; ensure accurate and auditable information is available by maintaining asset database and performing inventories and usage monitoring of all IT assets to include software licensing
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must possess a clearance at the TS/SCI access level, and have favorably completed a government issued polygraph
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and five (5) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nine (9) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Qualifications

• Accredited degree or global equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Certified Network Engineer (CNE or CNE/NT) or Certified Network Administrator (CNA) credentials or other applicable certifications
• Information Technology (IT ) related experience in one or more of the following areas: data communications engineering, data and/or voice communications, hardware or software analysis, network administration, or management or data and/or voice communications equipment installation and maintenance
• Effectively adapts to rapidly changing technology and applies it to business needs
• Demonstrated strong technical and non-technical communication and presentation skills in both oral and written formats