System Administrator - Mid-Level

Astrion•Eglin Air Force Base, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an SE-3 System Administrator located at Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides support to the 96th Cyberspace Test Group, 46th Test Squadron, Tactical Data Links Test Flight at Eglin AFB as a member of the Advanced Programs Lab (APL) system administration team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and 3-10 years of relevant experience.
Active DoD SECRET security clearance adjudicated within the past 5 years. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access as required
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Expertise in applying RMF controls and implementation of STIGs and SCAP Benchmarks
Recent experience with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (i.e. Windows 11), local group policies, and patching and upgrading
Expertise with building Windows systems and troubleshooting IT hardware and software issues
Highly motivated, detailed-oriented, and capable of working tasks efficiently
Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, self-start with initiative, and bring energy and curiosity to challenges
Ability to communicate and present technical details, both written and verbally
Ability to work in an agile environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Ability to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other location up to 15%
Strong work ethic; Must be comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision
Ability to lift 40lbs unassisted
Current CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Current and active DoD Top Secret security clearance highly desired
Basic networking (routing/switching/ VLANS/firewalls/protocols) hardware and configuration
Linux OS (RHEL, Ubuntu, Fedora) operation and configuration
Docker/Podman container environment integration
Working in Special Access Programs Facilities (SAP-F) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)

Responsibilities

Provide system administrator support to include troubleshooting desktop workstations, replacing or upgrading hardware and software, user account and file permission management.
Work with a team to troubleshoot and apply innovative approaches to resolve unusual/complex issues
Ensure compliance with Defense Information System Agency (DISA) guidelines, USAF security updates and cybersecurity policies and procedures on Windows and Linux operating systems.
Build and support physical and virtual host environments.
Responsible for the functionality and performance of lab hardware and software systems.
Perform program scripting in PowerShell to support system automation.
Create and manage system user accounts in accordance with policies and directives.
Employ local group policy management and file share, system, and account administration
Perform regular Nessus security scanning, system patching, and vulnerability remediation to maintain a high-security posture on offline platform IT and prototype systems
Perform hardware diagnostic testing of offline equipment; schedules and performs preventive and corrective maintenance.
Documents all preventive maintenance actions, troubleshooting efforts, repairs, and related daily activities using established logs and databases.
Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
Support DT&E enclave assessment and authorization IAW applicable DoD and AF instructions.
Any other related duties as directed.