Classified Systems Administrator

STR • Atlanta, GA

1d • $96,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

STR is hiring a Classified Systems Administrator with an active Top-Secret clearance to support our Atlanta, GA office. This role involves supporting senior administrators in implementing, deploying, and maintaining Linux and Windows operating systems in traditional and virtualized environments. The administrator will also support Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM), Information System Security Officers (ISSO), senior management, researchers, and other team members. Key tasks include running vulnerability and compliance scans, performing monthly patching, researching and procuring hardware/software, maintaining inventory, performing hands-on diagnostics, creating end-user documentation, configuring storage and networking, performance monitoring, automation using scripting, providing daily lab support, creating SOPs, maintaining knowledge of DoD security guidelines, supporting production and development environments, assisting with ticketing system requests, and providing ad-hoc travel and after-hours support.

Requirements

• Security Clearance at the Top Secret level w/ an active SCI, ability to obtain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or the ability to pass a CI Poly
• Understanding of the basics of Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows OS Administration
• Experience with business and engineering applications (ex. Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Visual Studio, VMWare and other scientific/engineering applications)
• Excellent problem solving, time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet customer demands and deadlines
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal skills, and desire to learn.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft and/or Linux technical certifications
• Active Directory including Group Policy, LDAP backend, and Replication
• Enterprise Virtualization Tools
• Multi-Factor Authentication and Public Key Infrastructure
• Web Server management
• Effective utilization of Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGS) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Content and Tools
• Host Based Security System (HBSS) implementation and maintenance
• Current knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS)

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior administrators in implementing, deploying, and maintaining Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems in traditional and virtualized environments across a variety of hardware solutions
• Supporting Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM), Information System Security Officers (ISSO), senior management, researchers and other team members supporting the customers’ requirements
• Running vulnerability and compliance scanning tools and have the knowledge to remediate the findings
• Performing monthly patching of offline Windows and Linux assets
• Researching and procuring necessary hardware and software components required to complete a task
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of hardware and software licenses.
• Performing hands-on diagnostics at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications.
• Creating and/or maintaining end-user documentation for operating procedures
• Configuring and maintaining NAS Storage, Networking, Firewall, and Directory Services such as MS Active Directory management and Group Policy administration
• Performing performance monitoring, results analysis and enhancement, as well as process automation using PowerShell scripting and other available technologies
• Providing daily lab support, systems maintenance, problem resolution, tracing and project support
• Creating and maintaining installation and configuration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintaining current knowledge of DoD security, technical guidelines and organizational policies
• Providing support for production and development environments
• Assisting with requests in the ticketing system for Desktop Support Services including scanners, copies, printers, phones and phone services
• Providing ad-hoc travel and after-hours support for our Information Systems’ maintenance, patching and remediation

Benefits

• STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed