Lead System Administrator Job Listing at SPA in Chantilly, VA (Job ID 2024-19091)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI
• Ability to sit for, and pass, a CI Polygraph 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, with 4+ years of relevant experience (equivalent professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement)
• Compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Proven expertise in systems administration practices, including server and workstation upgrades and maintenance planning
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of Windows and Linux systems administrators

Desired Qualifications: 

• Previous experience within the NRO or an equivalent Intelligence Community (IC) environment
• Advanced knowledge in AWS Operations and Maintenance
• Understanding of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Continuous Monitoring & Security: Implement and manage continuous monitoring within authorization boundaries, utilizing the ICD 503 Security RMF Framework to enhance our security posture.
• System Administration Support: Offer comprehensive Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support, facilitating issue identification, diagnosis, and resolution across diverse system environments.
• Customer Support & Service Management: Efficiently respond to service requests via telephone and the Jira ticketing system, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Cloud & Device Management: Direct the operation, configuration, and maintenance of cloud-based devices, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Maintenance & System Diagnostics: Develop preventive maintenance schedules, manage user accounts, and perform system diagnostics to ensure hardware and software integrity.
• Security Enforcement & Updates: Apply strict enforcement of security policies, conduct vulnerability assessments, and implement necessary system hardening and patching.
• Reporting & Documentation: Generate regular reports on system performance, security posture, and incident resolutions, providing transparency and insights for continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements, present system updates, and align system operations with organizational goals.