Systems Administrator III

Amentum•Washington, DC

1d•$185,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Systems Administrator III to provide technical expertise, support, and oversight in emerging technology areas such as internet technologies, secure messaging, enterprise engineering, information assurance, public key infrastructure (PKI), and critical infrastructure protection. The role supports the organization’s mission by helping optimize systems, improve operational efficiency, and protect digital environments. The position provides security engineering support focused on implementing and executing DoD security policies, procedures, and information systems security requirements. It supports current and new Information Assurance (IA) initiatives, integrates IA products with new hardware and software, and maintains security requirements for IT assets and resources to protect against evolving threats. The role also supports vulnerability remediation and the development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs). The work schedule is eight hours a day, five days a week, within the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required. The posting lists a compensation range of $185,000–$190,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a related discipline.
The posting lists minimum experience requirements of five years in a related discipline and, in separate sections, nine or ten years of experience, including at least seven years of specialized experience.
CompTIA Security+ certification; the posting also identifies IAM1 8570 compliance (Security+) as required.
TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Ability to multitask, stay organized, work under pressure, and manage complex work.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with government or DoD operations.
Prior experience supporting DoD or other federal government agencies.
Security+ certification is also listed under preferred certifications.

Responsibilities

Review customer problems and recommend solutions based on experience and understanding of how products and services interrelate and support the customer mission.
Provide security engineering support for implementing and executing DoD security policies, procedures, and information systems security requirements.
Support current and new initiatives involving Information Assurance products and services.
Integrate existing IA products with new hardware and software introduced to the network.
Update, manage, and track information security requirements for IT assets and resources, ensuring protection against current and evolving attacks and compromise vectors.
Conduct vulnerability assessments of systems and networks, document findings, and provide technical support for remediation.
Assist with developing POAMs for remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
Review and update information security policies and procedures, document changes, and ensure compliance with DoD security policies.
Document work activities, findings, and recommendations, and prepare reports for management and stakeholders on security initiatives, assessments, and remediation efforts.
Stay current with information security and emerging technology trends, technologies, and best practices; participate in training programs or webinars.
Collaborate with IT professionals, stakeholders, and management; participate in team meetings and discussions.
Ensure IT assets and resources comply with applicable security standards and regulations, and prepare for and assist with security audits and assessments.
Fulfill applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements and responsibilities.