Senior Systems Administrator Job Listing at SPA in Chantilly, VA (Job ID 2024-19402)

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
• 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

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)

• Continuous Monitoring and Security: Execute and manage continuous monitoring tasks within authorization boundaries, applying the ICD 503 Security RMF Framework to maintain and improve security posture.
• System Administration Support: Provide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support for system issues, including troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving problems in diverse system environments.
• Customer Support and Service Management: Handle service requests efficiently through phone and Jira ticketing system, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolution for end-users.
• Cloud and Device Management: Manage the configuration, operation, and maintenance of cloud-based devices to optimize performance and security.
• Maintenance and System Diagnostics: Conduct preventive maintenance, manage user accounts, and perform system diagnostics to ensure operational hardware and software reliability.
• Security Enforcement and Updates: Enforce security policies rigorously, carry out vulnerability assessments, and implement system hardening and patching to safeguard against potential threats.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular reports on system performance, security metrics, and incident resolutions to provide actionable insights and maintain operational transparency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in meetings with stakeholders to understand requirements, provide system updates, and support alignment of system operations with organizational objectives.