Senior System Administrator

ASEC•Ridgecrest, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Support mission-critical Navy training systems at NAWS China Lake, California. The Senior System Administrator secures, sustains, and optimizes complex Department of Defense environments that enable warfighter readiness. The role focuses on cybersecurity-oriented, mission-driven operations and is performed onsite; telework is not available. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The anticipated annual salary range is $135,000–$155,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related area is required; seven years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Must hold at least one of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate—Windows Server 2016 or later, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or VMware Certified Professional.
Strong working knowledge of vCenter/VMware is required.
Proficiency with Windows operating systems is required.
Demonstrated experience managing DNS performance and reliability.
Proven experience implementing and maintaining local and group policies.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory domain controller servers for managing authentication, authorization, and network resources.
U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance are required.
Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive, self-directed work style and ability to work independently.
Analytical thinking and proven problem-solving capabilities.
Strong organization skills and ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CCNP, CISSP, CASP+, or similar certifications are highly desired.
Seven years of related system administration experience is preferred.
Linux experience is a plus.
Experience managing DoD Host Based Security Systems (HBSS) is preferred.
Familiarity with Windows PowerShell is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, test, and implement system upgrades to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Support RMF and ATO activities, including vulnerability scanning with ACAS and Evaluate STIG and developing accreditation artifacts.
Integrate new software applications in complex, mission-critical environments.
Apply and maintain operating system security configurations aligned with DISA STIG requirements.
Identify and resolve system flaws and implement technical controls to strengthen cybersecurity.
Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments to safeguard systems from potential threats.
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues in integrated environments to maintain seamless operations.
Ensure compliance with DoD RMF, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and DoD SRG requirements.
Manage DNS performance and reliability, local and group policies, and Active Directory domain controller services for authentication, authorization, and network resources.
Analyze logs aggregated from multiple sources.