Information Assurance Systems Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton•Leavenworth, KS

1d•$69,300 - $158,000

About The Position

The Information Assurance System Administrator (IASA) provides dedicated information assurance and systems administration support. This role is vital for ensuring the security, compliance, and operational readiness of all information systems, networks, and training infrastructure used during Warfighter Exercises (WFXs). The IASA applies Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and best practices to safeguard against cyber threats, mitigate vulnerabilities, and maintain system integrity in both classified and unclassified environments.

Requirements

3+ years of experience and application of NIST, DoD, and Army Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and best business practices
3+ years of experience in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) Server and Endpoint Security (ENS)
3+ years of experience in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of the critical ACAS
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, remediation of findings, detecting assets and vulnerabilities using several sensors
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems administration
Experience deploying and troubleshooting ESS Products, McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System, McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint, and Product Tuning Policies
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Security+ Certification
Ability to obtain SecurityX, CySA+, CISA, CISSP, or CISM within 6 months of start date

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
CISSP Certification

Responsibilities

Perform system and network administration duties for data centers, which include physical and virtual servers and workstations supporting Command and Control Information Systems (C2IS).
Manage the IAVM program by applying patches, hotfixes, and security patches (IAVAs) as directed by higher command. Ensure all systems remain compliant with security mandates.
Support the RMF process by ensuring all systems are built, configured, and maintained according to DoD standards. This includes reviewing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Best Business Practices (BBPs).
Configure, operate, and maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) servers to conduct regular vulnerability scans of network enclaves, including unclassified and classified. Report scan results to the Information System Owner (ISO).
Assist technical teams and training audiences with resolving cybersecurity and systems administration issues during Warfighter Exercises.
Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network failures, and implement solutions to restore production capabilities.
Administer access control lists and manage user account permissions for network and system access.
Implement system and data backup procedures and develop recovery plans to ensure mission data and systems can be restored following an outage.
Create and maintain technical documentation for servers, network infrastructure, and associated information systems.