Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Administrator 2 for a contract/hybrid opportunity in Linthicum, MD.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Set up user accounts and workstations.
• Provide software maintenance and install software upgrades and patches.
• Create backup or recover files of systems.
• Perform and log systems and software scans using utilities such as Fortify and Nessus tools.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups, and firewalls.
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models.
• Update Lab Operations Policy and Procedures including Information Systems Security Plans (ISSP) and Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) and ensure they are being followed.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Communicate effectively with network, software, system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and IT personnel.
• Running shell scripts and/or Bash Scripts.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 4 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 10 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree
• IAM Level I certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Strong understanding of Linux and Windows Server administration and support of engineering tools.
• Experience in Security and update systems and networks based on company and government requirements (security patches, anti-virus, hardware refresh, etc.)
PREFERRED:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IS related field.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Server management experience.
• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
• Linux Operating System certification for current versions.
• VMWare experience with current version.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
• Rudimentary Scripting experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
EDUCATION:
High school diploma is required.
School must be accredited.
HOURS:
9/80 work week. Hybrid position: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
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