DevSecOps Systems Administrator

Description

The company does applied research and technology work in advanced networking and communications for U.S. Government DoD, civilian, and advanced programs.

You will support lab infrastructure for development staff and engineers in R&D program labs.

The role covers software development and hardware support, secure systems administration, cybersecurity compliance, lab operations, and building and maintaining systems to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.

You will work directly with customers, make authoritative decisions, and operate in TS/SCI-accredited environments. You will take direction on the work but carry out tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows, Linux, and Mac lab computers on an ongoing basis.
• Build and harden Windows and Linux systems to DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and customer security directives.
• Set access controls and manage user accounts, obtain approval from program leads and management for permission changes, and handle account recovery and password resets.
• Log support tickets, send status updates, and close out every task assigned to you.
• Write and keep current security documentation, including SSPs, network diagrams, SOPs, policies, procedures, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
• Provide systems engineering, technical oversight, documentation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support for infrastructure services.
• Write, update, and follow SOPs for lab operations.
• Stand up and run networks, configuring routers, switches, and firewalls with VLANs, DMZs, and LAGs.
• Design, install, configure, operate, and maintain LAN, WAN, and SDN infrastructure.
• Maintain development tools and infrastructure, including deploying a server or VM that hosts GitLab.
• Rack, stack, assemble, maintain, and remove hardware.
• Triage and debug devices, networks, and systems, including recovering failed disks and fixing connectivity and latency problems.
• Build, maintain, and deploy virtual machines on Linux and Windows in air-gapped and corporate networks.
• Build, maintain, administer, and deploy backup systems for lab infrastructure.
• Handle purchasing, inventory, tracking, and disposal of government and department assets.

Requirements

• Working administration skills on Windows or Linux systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software applications.
• Strong people skills and clear communication.
• Solid analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• A certification such as CCNA, CompTIA A+, or CompTIA Security+.
• 3-6 years of experience in IT-related fields.
• US citizenship is required, and you must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Desired: Admin or power-user experience in some of Windows, Linux, VMware, and enterprise network standup and operations.
• Desired: Experience in some of these areas: network troubleshooting and triage, NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC Level 2 implementation and upkeep, DFARS implementation and upkeep, network monitoring, performance analysis, troubleshooting methods, technical writing, network security, system hardening, virtualized backup and recovery, scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python, and AC and DC power systems.
• Desired: One or more of these certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, RHCSA, CCNA, or MTA.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position in the Engineering and Technical Support job category.

No minimum clearance is required to start, but you must be able to obtain TS/SCI.

Travel up to 10%, local only.

Pay depends on factors such as geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, skills, education, and certifications. The proposed salary range is $78,700 - $165,200.

The company offers flexibility so employees can balance quality work with their personal lives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Flexible time off that you can take as you need it.
• Access to robust learning resources.