Systems Administrator
HRL is seeking a systems administrator experienced in Windows or Linux environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with other systems administrators located at various locations throughout the United States. A willingness to continue learning new technologies is a must. An active Secret clearance and experience in classified programs is required. The successful candidate will be upgraded to a Top Secret security clearance.
Essential Duties :
- Perform a multi-disciplined range of technical system and application activities
- Install, configure, and maintain multiplatform systems hardware, software, and components
- Administer and manage Windows and Linux systems in the operations, engineering, analysis, and test environments
- Maintain Windows systems comprised of servers and workstations
- Administer installation of software, hardware, file system management, backups, process control, user administration, and device management
- Resolve a wide variety of complex system failures, troubleshooting software, hardware, and network problems
- Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Active Directory domains and forests
- Perform system and user account maintenance
- Test and assess security configuration of Windows and Linux servers
- Monitor, evaluate, and optimize system performance
- Analyze, test, and implement security patches and hardening
- Document maintenance actions
- Develop and promote standard operating procedures and conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
- If required, assist in IT security incident response and documentation
- Participate in internal & external security audits / inspections
Required Skills :
Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in systems administration, network administration, or cyber securityDemonstrated experience in platform-specific systems administration (Windows or Linux)Understanding of multiplatform system hardening (e.g., DISA STIG, SCAP)Strong understanding of VMware vSphere virtual environmentsExperience with scripting for task automation (e.g., PowerShell, Batch, BASH)Proficient knowledge of cyber security technology and trends (e.g., Tenable, McAfee, Splunk)Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., switching, routing, firewalls, load balancing)Experience with system monitoring & alerting tools (e.g., Nagios)Experience with Risk Management Framework and working within an accredited systemAbility to work independentlyA current Top Secret / SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is preferredExperience in multiplatform systems administration (Windows and Linux) is desiredWindows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 configuration, management, and troubleshooting is preferredUnderstanding of Group Policy management is preferredExperience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (8, 9) is preferredExperience with SAN management (e.g., NetApp, Dell Unity) is preferredExperience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (i.e., Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops) is preferredExchange Server 2019 configuration, management, and troubleshooting is preferredExperience with systems management and automation software e.g., (Endpoint Configuration Manager, Satellite, Ansible, Systems Center Orchestrator) is preferredExperience with High Performance Computing is preferredRequired Education :
High School diploma / GED with 3+ years of experience in an information security role ORAssociate degree in information technology, information security, computer science, or a related field with 1+ years of experience in a related roleDoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (or higher) certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CISSP) within 6 months of hirePhysical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Special Requirements :
This position is 100% on-site. Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, and in some cases, with little to no advance notice.This job will also require up to 15% travel.This position requires that the applicant selected be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Secret security clearance.The applicant must also be willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI clearance with polygraph.This position requires that the applicant obtain a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (or higher) certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CISSP) within 6 months of hire.As part of your role / function on the program, you will be granted privileged user access, which is subject to greater scrutiny as a direct result of the significant responsibilities.Privileged Users are subject to a zero-tolerance policy for security violations.Compensation :
The base salary range for this full-time position is $109,695 - $137,145 + bonus + benefits.