System Administrator

ENSCO•Colorado Springs, CO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Support and maintain government accredited information systems across ENSCO facilities in the Colorado Springs area. Manage system patching using WSUS and ensure routine deployment of security updates and antivirus signatures. Respond to user reported issues through timely troubleshooting, remediation, and preventive maintenance activities. Coordinate with the ISSM and ISSOs to implement corrective actions for CAT I and CAT II findings identified during security compliance evaluations. Review, import, and apply updated DISA STIGs and their associated GPOs to maintain compliance with applicable cybersecurity requirements. Manage user accounts for authorized systems in accordance with established guidance and approvals from the ISSM and ISSOs. Conduct patch validation and compatibility testing on designated test platforms prior to enterprise implementation. Serve as an administrator for designated government networks, providing technical support and account management services to authorized Government and contractor personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3+ years related experience
Hold a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification such as a Security+
Demonstrated experience administering and maintaining government accredited information systems, including Windows and Linux operating systems, applications, user accounts, and network-connected devices
Working knowledge of security and compliance requirements such as account management, access control, auditing, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and DISA STIG compliance
Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware, software, and operating systems within secure and/or controlled environments
Ability to coordinate effectively with ISSOs, ISSMs, security personnel, and end users to support secure system operations and mission needs
Proficiency with Windows administration, Group Policy, antivirus solutions, software updates, and system hardening
Experience testing and validating patches, upgrades, and configuration changes prior to deployment in production environments
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining compliance with established security requirements and operational procedures
Must hold an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, for which you must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and utilizing a test lab to enable the Sys Admins to perform major updates and changes to closed areas more proactively versus reactively
Experience with policies and procedures for NC1050 to include Installing Updates, Backups & Recovery, and Continuous Monitoring
CompTIA Server+ or similar certification
Red Hat System Administrator Certification
Linux Administrator Certification
DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification

Responsibilities

Support and maintain government accredited information systems
Manage system patching using WSUS and ensure routine deployment of security updates and antivirus signatures
Respond to user reported issues through timely troubleshooting, remediation, and preventive maintenance activities
Coordinate with the ISSM and ISSOs to implement corrective actions for CAT I and CAT II findings identified during security compliance evaluations
Review, import, and apply updated DISA STIGs and their associated GPOs to maintain compliance with applicable cybersecurity requirements
Manage user accounts for authorized systems in accordance with established guidance and approvals from the ISSM and ISSOs
Conduct patch validation and compatibility testing on designated test platforms prior to enterprise implementation
Serve as an administrator for designated government networks, providing technical support and account management services to authorized Government and contractor personnel