System Administrator

ASEC•Fallon, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The System Administrator supports mission-critical Navy training systems at NAS Fallon, Nevada. This on-site role secures, sustains, and optimizes complex Department of Defense environments that support warfighter readiness. The administrator plans and implements system upgrades, integrates software applications, maintains operating-system security, supports cybersecurity and accreditation activities, and troubleshoots systems in integrated environments. The position requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; five years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Strong working knowledge of vCenter/VMware.
Proficiency with Windows operating systems.
Demonstrated experience managing Domain Name System (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.
U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance; selected candidates must undergo a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Candidates without a currently held approved operating-system certification must obtain one within 90 days of hire.
Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with teams and external partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive, self-directed work style and ability to work independently.
Analytical thinking and demonstrated problem-solving capabilities.
Strong organization and ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Five years of related system administration experience is preferred.
CompTIA Linux+, LPI Linux Essentials, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or another approved operating-system certification; these certifications are highly desired.
Linux experience.
Experience managing DoD Host Based Security Systems (HBSS).
Familiarity with Windows PowerShell.

Responsibilities

Plan, test, and implement system upgrades to support optimal system performance and reliability.
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, including vulnerability scanning with ACAS and Evaluate STIG and development of accreditation artifacts.
Integrate new software applications into complex, mission-critical environments.
Apply and maintain operating-system security configurations in accordance with DISA STIG requirements.
Identify and resolve system flaws and implement technical controls to strengthen cybersecurity.
Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments to protect 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.