Classified Systems Administrator

STR

$105K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance required
  • Strong expertise in Linux Administration (Red Hat, Ubuntu)
  • Proficient in Windows OS Administration
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience
  • Familiarity with networking, firewall management, and directory services is essential

Responsibilities

  • Support senior administrators and other stakeholders on various systems issues
  • Configure and maintain NAS Storage, Networking, and Directory Services
  • Monitor system performance and implement enhancements
  • Automate processes using PowerShell scripting and other technologies
  • Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Stay updated on DoD security guidelines and policies
  • Provide operational support for production and development environments

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Engaging in mission-driven projects
  • Collaborative learning environment
  • Work on cutting-edge technology and defense solutions
  • Participate in meaningful initiatives that contribute to national security
Full Job Description
The Role:

We are seeking a Systems Administrator with an active Secret or Top Secret clearance to support our senior administrators in implementing, deploying, and maintaining Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems in traditional and virtualized environments across a variety of hardware solutions.

If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, improving system reliability, and working in a mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: this position is based in Arlington, VA only (no other sites, no remote).

What you will Do:
  • Professionally support senior administrators, Information System Security Officers (ISSO), management, researchers and others supporting the customers
  • Configure and maintain NAS Storage, Networking, Firewall, and Directory Services such as MS Active Directory management and Group Policy administration
  • Perform performance monitoring, results analysis and enhancement, as well as process automation using PowerShell scripting and other available technologies
  • Provide daily support, systems maintenance, problem resolution, tracing and project support
  • Create and maintain installation and configuration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Maintain current knowledge of DoD security and technical guidelines and the organization's policies
  • Provide support for production and development environments
  • After-hours support is required for maintenance and patching when needed

Who you Are:
  • This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
  • Linux Administration (Red Hat, Ubuntu)
  • Windows OS Administration

Nice to Haves:
  • Enterprise Virtualization Tools
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Web Server
  • Active Directory including Group Policy, LDAP backend, and Replication
  • Effective utilization of Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGS) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Content and Tools
  • Host Based Security System (HBSS) implementation and maintenance
  • Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) support
  • Current knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS)

Education:

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience or Master's degree + 3 years of experience or PhD or equivalent experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $105,000 to $125,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

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