Systems Administrator

Background/Need:

The Cyber Physical Systems Group is seeking an exceptional and dynamic IT Systems Administrator and Engineer to bolster our team in a blended role. This pivotal position involves the design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of our classified network systems and audio/video collaboration infrastructure, all while ensuring mission success, compliance, and security.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Architect and sustain leading-edge multi-level A/V and computing solutions across our classified conference spaces.
• Spearhead the transition to next-generation voice and video solutions, working collaboratively with government sponsors to meet evolving requirements.
• Lead the seamless integration of network systems within our expanding infrastructure, coordinating with multiple external services.
• Develop and refine comprehensive system documentation, ensuring the creation of detailed diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Evolve and maintain classified development networks by working to upgrade hardware and software.
• Work with security compliance team to develop creative solutions to meet the needs of users while remaining compliant with government policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of videoconference hardware, software and network connections and experience troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Experience architecting and implementing multi-level conference rooms and VTC systems for classified environments.
• Knowledge of physical and virtual network hardware and software component configurations.
• Knowledge of integrated A/V solutions, e.g. AMX, Creston, Extron, and/or Thinklogical.
• Experience building and maintaining mixed Windows and Linux networks in isolated environments including setting up Active Directory, file shares, repository mirroring (e.g., APT, PyPI), collaboration services (e.g., Confluence, Jira.)
• Knowledge of automation techniques and infrastructure-as-code approaches for deployment of systems and services with tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, MDT/SCCM/Intune.
• Experience setting up and running small networks (configuring Cisco IOS for switching, routing, VLANs, etc.)
• Experience with local and server-based virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare ESX, vSphere, etc.)
• Experience hardening Windows and Linux systems using STIG configurations.
• Familiarity with collaboration technologies including VoIP phones and unified communication systems.
• Familiarity with RMF and derivative processes (DoD 8510, JSIG, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253.)
• Familiarity with relevant government security regulations (NISPOM, JSIG, ICD503, TEMPEST.)
• Experience supporting and training users on IT hardware and software components.
• Familiarity with deploying commercial IT offerings and developing creative solutions.
• Experience working within a team and supporting multiple systems at the same time.
• Excellent knowledge of Windows operating system: configuration, installation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience installing, configuring and operating network services such as DNS, DHCP, NIS, NFS, SSH, SAMBA, AD.
• Conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• 5+ years of experience with supporting information technology and Bachelor’s Degree (additional years of experience can be considered in place of degree)
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II, at a minimum Security+ certification (candidate will need to obtain within 6 months if they currently do not possess this certification)

Desired Certifications:

• Networking certification: CCNA or equivalent
• Avixa CTS Certification
• Cisco Collaboration Certifications

Other:

• Work location: Onsite - Individual works generally on-site at the Lexington facility.
• Clearance: Candidates must possess an active top secret clearance to be considered for this position. Selected candidate will be submitted for SCI access (candidates must be comfortable with this).
• Interview Process: Initial pre-screen with HM. If candidate advances to next round, will be larger group interview with group office and technical team members.

Must Have:

Certification

DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months) – Yes

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree – Yes

Experience

CISCO (Networking and Security Hardware) – 3 years

Currently holds a Top Secret Clearance - Yes

Hands-on experience working with audiovisual media and hardware - 3 years

Government Policy/Regulations

Hardening Linux and Windows systems per RMF and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides – 3 years

IT Security Policies (NIST/RMF/JSIG) - 3 years

Networks

Computer Networking (TCP/IP and UDP/IP communication) - 3 years

Programming

Powershell and Ansible (or other programming languages) - 3 years

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal and Written Communications - Yes

Additional Must Have:

Systems

Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp – 3 years

MS Active Directory, LDAP – 3 years

SCCM, and Active Directory – 3 years

Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data – 3 years

Systems Administration – 3 years

Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing – 3 years

UNIX platform, OSX, Cisco IOS – 3 years

Windows Patch Management – 3 years

Windows Server Administration (SCI classified environment) – 3 years

Windows Server Platform – 3 years