System Admin

Cb•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

iQuasar is seeking to fill a Systems Administrator position in San Diego, CA. At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, a matching 401 (k) plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity. One of our clients in San Diego, CA, needs a System Admin for a full-time position.

Requirements

Well-versed in Windows, Linux and MacOS.
6+ years of experience with an Associate’s degree and DoDInst. 8570 IAT Level 2 in lieu of a bachelor’s degree; or 8+ years of experience and DoDInst. 8570 IAM Level 2 in lieu of a bachelor’s degree; or 4+ years of experience with a master’s degree in information systems, Computer Science or similar computing focused engineering.
3-4 years of experience managing secure network environments and infrastructure
Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS, SSH), VPNs and Firewalls
Proficient in both cloud and on-premises environments and establishing a strong software development focused environment at TRABUS
Solid understanding of OSI or TCP/IP models and software-defined networking with Access Control Policies.
Proficiency in managing Windows, MacOS and LINUX-based systems
Experience supporting federal systems and complying with federal cybersecurity standard
Familiarity with CMMC Level 2+ controls and implementation practices
Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience handling secure networks and infrastructure
Security+ or equivalent DoDInst. 8570 IAT Level II certification
Advanced LINUX/Unix-based system administration and security hardening experience
Clearance: Active Top Secret or Top Secret Eligible (SCI eligibility preferred).

Responsibilities

Help and assists in configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
Assist in performing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations
Assist in the monitoring of network performance and health, ensuring continuous system uptime and reliability
Track overall system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning using logging and analytical tools such as Intune and Grafana.
Provide Level 2/3 support and troubleshooting for network issues
Perform routine updates and configuration cycles for Windows 11/Server 2016/2019, Ubuntu and other LINUX distributions, as well as MacOS systems
Help to administer and support Windows Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Office 365 environments
Configure and manage VPNs (specifically WireGuard VPN) and establish isolated network and safe computing environments
Ensure compliance with configuration and change management processes
Help to implement and support CMMC compliance practices, including documentation, secure access control, and logging of system data and policies.
Work collaboratively with security personnel and vendors for problem resolution and implementation of cybersecurity best practices
Work closely with development teams and platform engineers in deploying robust, and CMMC compliant, network environments that facilitates efficient software development work