Classified System Administrator

Company: Braxton Science & Technology Group
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Make a difference in the US Space domain by joining the team at the Naval Research Lab, providing security services and enabling the next generation of innovation in space. Join a small, motivated team and gain a breadth of experience in US security programs. Space/Ground Systems Solutions, a subsidiary of Parsons serving the NRL, provides software development, integration, and ops support to the US defense space sector.Serve as the primary systems administrator for a growing prototype development and ops support enterprise level classified network comprised primarily of RHEL servers and clients. Documenting policies and procedures, ability to communicate with team members both written and verbally is a critical part of this task.Primary Job ResponsibilitiesAccount managementProvides secure system administration and information protection in support of classified network systemsProvides support for equipment through software and hardware maintenance and upgradesTroubleshoot and automation of routine functions, system troubleshooting, security policies and practices, and technical operational security measuresSupport selection, improvement, and management of local storage technologiesEstablishes, documents, delivers, and supports new services for local network users, supporting logging, monitoring, DevSecOps toolsProvides enterprise support for core local services (IDAM, PKI, audit, logging, account management, DNS, etc...)Provides enterprise support for Linux (RHEL) Servers.Working and moving among secured areas, handling and storing and processing classified information, using combination locks and extensive range of digital security measuresAssist security personnel in achieving and maintaining authorizations and accreditationsAssisting the COMSEC account manager for COMSEC policy implementationAssist with coordination and support of classified meetings, conferences, and technical events and provide technical support for demonstrations, guest users, etc.Required Skills and QualificationsMust be a US citizenMust have an active DoD TS security clearance with current or previously held SCIBachelor's Degree in related field of studyNo less than three (3) years of previous professional experience as a systems administratorAbility to administer a small number of Linux servers and clients.Past experience with configuring and operating operational test environmentsPast experience as an IT lab managerStrong technical communication skills to elaborate issues to end users, regarding compliance and support needs.This position requires a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief.Preferred Skills and QualificationsKnowledge of Defense Space and/or Intelligence CommunityPast experience as an information systems security engineer/manager (ISSE/M)Familiarity with private cloud platforms like VMWare, OpenStackFamiliarity with government commercial cloud environments like AWS GovCloudFamiliarity with administering and monitoring small routed IP networksFamiliarity with system automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.Each Division of BSTG/Parsons is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All divisions are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by state, local or federal law. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.SGSS offers a professional working environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package including retirement brokerage account, 401(k) plan, vacation, holiday, and sick leave, educational assistance, major medical and dental for employees and their dependents, life Insurance as well as short/long term disability insurance.

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