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Windows Systems Administrator III - Secret (Malibu)

Windows Systems Administrator III - Secret (Malibu)

ClearanceJobsMalibu, CA, United States
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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 security
  • Demonstrated 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 environments
  • Experience 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 system
  • Ability to work independently
  • A current Top Secret / SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is preferred
  • Experience in multiplatform systems administration (Windows and Linux) is desired
  • Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 configuration, management, and troubleshooting is preferred
  • Understanding of Group Policy management is preferred
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (8, 9) is preferred
  • Experience with SAN management (e.g., NetApp, Dell Unity) is preferred
  • Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (i.e., Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops) is preferred
  • Exchange Server 2019 configuration, management, and troubleshooting is preferred
  • Experience with systems management and automation software e.g., (Endpoint Configuration Manager, Satellite, Ansible, Systems Center Orchestrator) is preferred
  • Experience with High Performance Computing is preferred

    • Required Education :

  • High School diploma / GED with 3+ years of experience in an information security role OR
  • Associate degree in information technology, information security, computer science, or a related field with 1+ years of experience in a related role
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (or higher) certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CISSP) within 6 months of hire

    • Physical 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.

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