Classified Systems Administrator, II

RAND•Washington, DC

1d•$75,700 - $112,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Classified Systems Administrator, II will work as an integral part of the IS Classified Operations Team providing technical expertise in the support of RAND’s classified systems and services, five (5) days in the office per week. No remote work. This position will operate and maintain various Windows Desktop technologies, and may include Linux operating systems, VMWare, and network storage.

Requirements

Knowledge of resources and practices in the security community and current on changing Requirements a plus
Ability to adjust quickly, adapt to changing priorities and take initiative and own the task
Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team with strong organizational skills
Basic level skills in supporting Windows Servers, SAN & NAS storage, ESX a plus
Achieve and maintain Security+ and Certifications in the first 6 months of employment
Familiar with CNSSI 1253
Knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP and Active Directory
Must be familiar with using and implementing STIG guidance
Proficient Linux experience required
High School Diploma or GED required
BA/BS preferred
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a professional and mixed environment with High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a professional and mixed environment with Bachelor’s degree
Must have active TS/SCI access with Poly preferred.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain security and technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Support secret collateral and TS/SCI classified workstations and servers
Assistance with software and hardware installations for networked and stand-alone systems
Provide system performance analysis, monitoring and reporting
Prepare for and participate in government assessments of classified systems
Completion of a wide range of systems service requests; ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction and availability
Implementation of multiple and simultaneous new technology related initiatives and solutions
Collaboration with other Information Services groups and RAND departments in the evaluations, customization, adaptation, implementation and security of hardware and software systems
Adherence to ITIL best practices including Problem Management and Service and Support standards
Implementation of technical controls, regulations and processes required by organizational security practices and Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Preparation of workstations for announced and unannounced audits from regulators agencies; account for and report on thousands of auditable technical configurations and controls
Other duties as assigned.