Network/System Administrator III

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $60.48 Hourly

Network/System Administrator III

REQ: 25-J-1581

The primary function will be to organize, install, and support government organizations computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organizations infrastructure. This position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users problems. This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.
  
• Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
• Assist during security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliances
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
• Working technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper- V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL
• Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office Toolkits, SIEMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security
• Able to perform self-sustaining and work with little to no supervision
• Lead IT ops team on day-to-day management and operations of Networks and implement capabilities vetted through Cybersecurity, ISSE and higher headquarters to maintain JSIG/RMF Authority to Operate and maintain Continuous Monitoring tools and processes
  

• Assist during security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliances
  
• Assist during security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiency
  
• Assist with Creation of operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
  
• Manage and operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event
  management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
  
• Execute cybersecurity operations procedures for day-to-day network management, operations and maintenance
  
• Monitor/analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk
  
• Assist ISSM/ISSO/ISSE with the Integration/Development new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, , Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office

Mandatory Experience:

5-7 years related experience; 2+ years SAP experience

Education:
Bachelors degree in a related area OR Associates degree in a related area + 2 years experience OR equivalent experience

Security Clearance:
Top-Secret
Current clearance as defined in the Task Order
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Certifications:
Must met position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level III within 6 months of the date of hire

Other Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange
Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware
Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and databackup technologies.Working knowledge communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration
Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network
administration

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Working knowledge of WSUs and/or YUM patch deployment methodologies

Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high-performance team environment

Group Policy design and configuration

Working knowledge of virtualization as it applies to users environments, operating systems, and network appliances

Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2, PL3, and PL4 network environment systems

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.