System Administrator

ASEC•Ridgecrest, CA

2d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The System Administrator supports mission-critical Navy training systems at NAWS China Lake, California. The role is part of a team maintaining and supporting Department of Defense information systems that enable Navy training and mission readiness. Work is performed onsite in a secure, mission-driven environment and 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 $90,000–$105,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skill set. The position supports system administration, cybersecurity, software integration, vulnerability management, and compliance with DoD security requirements. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, or a related area of study, and at least one year of system administrator experience; candidates without an associate degree must have at least three years of related system administration experience.
CompTIA Security+ certification is required; copies of relevant certifications must be uploaded.
U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance are 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.
Knowledge of log aggregation and analysis across multiple sources.
Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive, self-directed work style and ability to work independently.
Analytical thinking and proven problem-solving capabilities.
Strong organization and ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of vCenter/VMware.
Proficiency with Linux operating systems.
Experience managing DoD Host Based Security Systems (HBSS).
Familiarity with Windows PowerShell.
Operating system certification, such as Linux.

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 development of accreditation artifacts.
Integrate new software applications within complex, mission-critical environments.
Apply and maintain operating system security configurations in alignment with DISA STIG requirements.
Identify and resolve system flaws, implementing technical controls to strengthen cybersecurity.
Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments to safeguard systems from potential threats.
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues within integrated environments to maintain seamless operations.
Ensure compliance with DoD RMF, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and DoD SRG requirements.
Manage DNS performance and reliability.
Implement and maintain local and group policies.
Use Microsoft Active Directory domain controller servers to manage authentication, authorization, and network resources.
Manage and analyze logs aggregated across multiple sources.