Systems Analyst (3888)

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a highly motivated System Administrator to support IT operations within a local operational boundary. This position focuses on system configuration, administration, compliance, maintenance, and technical documentation in a Windows-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Administering, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems and associated infrastructure.
• Managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs), host-based firewalls, and endpoint compliance tools to ensure consistent system configuration.
• Knowledge or experience with HBSS/ESS or similar host-level security/compliance platforms.
• Performing system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation activities to maintain system health and compliance.
• Supporting standalone and boundary-specific workstations and devices while ensuring proper configuration and operational readiness.
• Conducting hardware/software compliance checks, certification reviews, and baseline enforcement.
• Performing workflow analysis, documenting test results, and developing or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshooting issues related to operating systems, applications, and system utilities, and coordinating with engineering or development personnel as needed.
• Participating in projects to deploy, upgrade, or enhance infrastructure, applications, or system components.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, system configurations, and automation scripts or utilities as required.
• Providing subject matter expertise on system configuration and operational processes across the local boundary.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks/projects, regularly adjust work planning, and integrate work responsibilities within the organization and site.
• Participating in projects that implement application or systems solutions ensuring timely delivery of functional, technical and security requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Administering, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems and associated infrastructure.
• Managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs), host-based firewalls, and endpoint compliance tools to ensure consistent system configuration.
• Knowledge or experience with HBSS/ESS or similar host-level security/compliance platforms.
• Performing system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation activities to maintain system health and compliance.
• Supporting standalone and boundary-specific workstations and devices while ensuring proper configuration and operational readiness.
• Conducting hardware/software compliance checks, certification reviews, and baseline enforcement.
• Performing workflow analysis, documenting test results, and developing or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshooting issues related to operating systems, applications, and system utilities, and coordinating with engineering or development personnel as needed.
• Participating in projects to deploy, upgrade, or enhance infrastructure, applications, or system components.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, system configurations, and automation scripts or utilities as required.
• Providing subject matter expertise on system configuration and operational processes across the local boundary.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks/projects, regularly adjust work planning, and integrate work responsibilities within the organization and site.
• Participating in projects that implement application or systems solutions ensuring timely delivery of functional, technical and security requirements.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Cisco network hardware.
• Experience with the installation, configuration, and management of VMware virtual systems.
• Vulnerability Management experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining scripts (Powershell).
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and strong teaming background.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Basic proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (preferably LabVIEW; for understanding, not necessarily heavy coding).
• Experience administering and configuring Windows OS environments, Group Policy, system hardening, and host-based firewalls.
• Familiarity with system compliance assessments, vulnerability management, and patch management workflows.
• Experience supporting hardware/software certification reviews or baseline compliance checks.
• Project management experience.