System Administrator IAT II

Valiant Integrated Services•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Valiant Integrated Services is looking for a full time Systems Administrator IAT II to join our team! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works for and reports to the Site Manager. Use and install networking equipment such as switches, routers and firewalls. Perform hardware and software installation in a client/server environment. Perform routine maintenance to include diagnostic testing and optimization. Coordinate and implement software backup and antivirus IA requirements. Provide IA security oversight for the COMS devices to include coordinating with IAM on IA security measures, guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians on IA matters. Maintain knowledge of System Log-on Control Mechanisms (Windows, Red Hat etc.). Maintain understanding / familiarity with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM); ACAS, HBSS as well as Virtual Machine Restore procedures. Ensure information ownership responsibilities Review and maintenance of IA certifications Security measures are incorporated in all training devices Security violations and incidents are properly documented and reported IAM security procedures are implemented All personnel are in compliance with security requirements. Perform comprehensive scheduled IA preventive maintenance of computer systems and network components. Provides the necessary monthly reports and keeps an accurate inventory. Provides a resource of knowledge, experience, and guidance to lower-level Technicians to facilitate their professional training and capabilities. Performs other tasking as required or assigned by the Site Manager.

Requirements

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Active Secret clearance. Active Top Secret preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Meets the Minimum Credential requirements and maintains the minimum training requirements as identified in DoD 8570.01M.
Possess current certification in CompTIA Security+ or equivalent and maintains necessary certifications and required forty (40) hours of annual continuing education (reference the DoD Approved 8570 Baseline IAT-II Certifications).
Possess applicable CE/OS Certifications.
4+ years’ experience in a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position; experience should include Customer Service and Technical Support, Data Administration, Knowledge Management, Network Services, System Administration, and Systems Security Analysis.
Meets the Minimum Credential requirements and maintains the minimum training requirements as identified in DoD 8570.01M
Demonstrated knowledge and experience using and installing networking equipment such as switches, routers and firewalls
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system patching and IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA)
Be able to perform hardware and software installation in a client/server environment
Be able to support, monitor, test and troubleshoot hardware and software IA problems
Be able to provide end user support for all IA related applications
Be able to perform routine maintenance, to include diagnostic testing and optimization
Within six (6) months of assignment, complete Government sponsored training on the DoD Host Based Security System (HBSS) / Endpoint Security System (ESS) and the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and be able to assist Government IA personnel in the configuration and sustainment of HBSS, and able to execute and analyze vulnerability scans upon request by Government IA personnel
Be able to coordinate and implement software backup and antivirus requirements
Be able to perform scheduled IA specific preventive maintenance of computer systems and network components
Be able to coordinate Cybersecurity/ATO requirements with Government Cybersecurity/IA personnel, including the ISSM, ISSO, ISEO, and COR
Possess a working knowledge and familiarity with applicable Cybersecurity instructions and practices (e.g., DoDI 8570.01-M series– Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program; CJCSM 6510.01 series- Defense-In-Depth: Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND); DoD 8570.01M; and DoDI 8500.1 Cybersecurity).

Responsibilities

Works for and reports to the Site Manager.
Use and install networking equipment such as switches, routers and firewalls.
Perform hardware and software installation in a client/server environment.
Perform routine maintenance to include diagnostic testing and optimization.
Coordinate and implement software backup and antivirus IA requirements.
Provide IA security oversight for the COMS devices to include coordinating with IAM on IA security measures, guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians on IA matters.
Maintain knowledge of System Log-on Control Mechanisms (Windows, Red Hat etc.).
Maintain understanding / familiarity with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM); ACAS, HBSS as well as Virtual Machine Restore procedures.
Ensure information ownership responsibilities
Review and maintenance of IA certifications
Security measures are incorporated in all training devices
Security violations and incidents are properly documented and reported
IAM security procedures are implemented
All personnel are in compliance with security requirements.
Perform comprehensive scheduled IA preventive maintenance of computer systems and network components.
Provides the necessary monthly reports and keeps an accurate inventory.
Provides a resource of knowledge, experience, and guidance to lower-level Technicians to facilitate their professional training and capabilities.
Performs other tasking as required or assigned by the Site Manager.