DevSecOps Systems Administrator
About The Position
Support lab infrastructure needs for development staff and engineers at Cyberspace Solutions. Under direction, provide technical support for software development and hardware infrastructure in R&D program labs, secure systems administration, cybersecurity compliance, lab operations, and system deployment and maintenance in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 security standards. The programs focus on applied research and technology in an advanced networking and communications organization supporting U.S. Government DoD, civilian, and advanced programs and communities. The role requires independent execution, direct customer interaction, and authoritative decision-making within TS/SCI-accredited environments. The position supports Windows, Linux, and Mac systems; network and virtualized infrastructure; development tools; backups; hardware; security documentation; and asset management. It is a full-time, regular position with up to 10% local travel. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Requirements
- Administrative knowledge of Windows or Linux systems.
- Knowledge of Microsoft software applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
- A certification such as CCNA, CompTIA A+, or CompTIA Security+.
- 3–6 years of work experience in IT-related fields.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Administrator or power-user experience with some of the following: Windows, Linux, VMware, and enterprise network stand-up or operations.
- Experience in one or more of the following: network troubleshooting and triage; NIST SP 800-171/CMMC Level 2 implementation and maintenance; DFARS implementation and maintenance; network monitoring; performance analysis; troubleshooting methodologies; technical documentation; network security; system hardening; virtualized backup and recovery systems or environments; PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripting; and AC and DC power systems.
- One or more of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, RHCSA, CCNA, or MTA.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot lab computers running Windows, Linux, and Mac systems.
- Build, harden, and administer Windows and Linux systems according to DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and customer security directives.
- Create access policies and administer users, including access controls, approval coordination for access and permission changes, account recovery, and password resets.
- Track, update, and close support tickets for assigned tasks.
- Create and maintain system security documentation, including SSPs, network diagrams, SOPs, policies, procedures, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
- Provide systems engineering, technical oversight, documentation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support for infrastructure services.
- Create, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures for lab operations.
- Stand up, maintain, and administer networks, including configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, and working with VLANs, DMZs, and LAGs.
- Design, install, configure, operate, and maintain LAN, WAN, and SDN network infrastructure.
- Maintain development tools and infrastructure, including deploying servers or virtual machines that host tools such as GitLab.
- Perform rack-and-stack activities, hardware assembly, maintenance, and removal.
- Triage, debug, and correct problems with devices, networks, and systems, including emergency failed-disk recovery and network connectivity or latency troubleshooting.
- Build, maintain, administer, and deploy virtualized Linux and Windows systems in air-gapped and corporate network environments.
- Build, maintain, administer, and deploy backup systems for lab infrastructure and systems.
- Purchase, inventory, track, and disposition government and departmental assets.
Benefits
- Flexible time off benefit.
- Access to learning resources.
- Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
- Competitive compensation and learning and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
