SENIOR IT/SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (F-35)

DCS Corporation • Ridgecrest, CA

319d • $85,373 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will serve as a System Administrator for the F-35 Integrated Product Team (IPT). The candidate will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. This candidate will be expected to attend relevant trainings, workshops and follow instruction from IT Operations Lead and Senior System Administrators.

Requirements

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT field with 12 years of experience or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 14 years of experience.
• Must have Windows 10, Linux, RHEL 7/8/9 Operating system certification.
• Experience with DISA security tools, experience implementing NIST 800-53 or JSIG security controls.
• Experience with MSSQL 2014/2016/2017/201.
• Must have an active security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
• Must be able to work onsite - This position is not remote work eligible.
• Must have Windows, Linux and/or Red Hat Operating System and Security+ certifications to comply with DoD 8140.
• Must be willing and able to work after hours/weekend support for patching and maintenance as needed.
• Possess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills and able to liaison with outside agencies and ability to work independently.
• Must have experience design and configure workstations, servers, Network Attached Storage (NAS) or network devices.
• Provides IT guidance to team members, can accept ambiguously defined tasking and create plans and execute work independently.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify, define, and document program needs and objectives, operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, and levels of systems access.
• Integrates DOD cybersecurity policies and guidelines during the development of cybersecurity frameworks supporting mission efforts.
• Utilizes Agile/Agile Kanban methodologies to develop formal project documentation.
• The candidate will be expected to assist during the integration of multiple organizations.
• Routinely ensures comprehensive cybersecurity measures are implemented, followed, and recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides security scans, SCAP, implements STIGS & eSTIGS conducts vulnerability assessments etc.
• The candidate will be expected to configure systems to always maintain cybersecurity defense.
• Accurately assesses pertinent issues found during the periodic review of cybersecurity posture.
• Ability to apply DOD cyber operations experience and knowledge in supporting mission operations.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in the design of new techniques to support the organization in development, implementation and maintenance of National, DOD, and DON security systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor information systems and user compliance with cybersecurity policy, as appropriate, and review the results of such monitoring.
• Ensure that any cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are synchronized and coordinated with affected parties and organizations.
• Ensure implementation of IS security measures and procedures, including reporting incidents to the ISSM or CISSM, Authorizing Official (AO) and appropriate reporting chains and coordinating system-level responses to unauthorized disclosures.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
• Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
• Assess security events to determine impact and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
• Communicate and collaborate with the IT Operations Lead and Senior System Administrators in areas of mutual interest and impact.
• Assist with the analysis of customer information systems for risk to the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree