Configuration Management / System Administrator

Horizon Industries Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Configuration Management Specialist to provide remote support for an essential Defense Logistics Agency project. This full-time role focuses on the administration of a leading COTS application, ensuring its security compliance and operational integrity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Windows Server and IIS administration, alongside a strong background in patching and upgrading software. Join a dynamic team that values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and educational assistance. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a stable and growing organization.

Benefits

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k with Employer Match

Educational Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Gym Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in configuration management or system administration.
• Experience with COTS applications and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational sustainment of Archer IRM COTS application.
• Conduct Windows Server and IIS administration tasks.
• Address STIGs and ACAS findings through remediation.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

IIS Administration

PKI Certificate Management

COTS Application Support

STIGs and ACAS Remediation

Compliance Artifact Capture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Archer IRM

AWS

GIAC Certification

Job description

Configuration Management / Sys Admin (Archer IRM Support)

Location: Remote

Overview: Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to provide remote support to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). This is a full-time position focused on system and application-level administration of the Archer IRM Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) application. The successful candidate will be responsible for sustaining, patching, upgrading, and supporting security compliance for the Archer IRM platform and associated infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Perform operational sustainment of the Archer IRM COTS application from a system/application-level perspective.

  
  


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  Conduct Windows Server and IIS administration, including patching and migrations to current OS versions.

  
  


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  Address STIGs and ACAS vulnerability findings by performing remediations and documenting resolutions.

  
  


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  Support PKI certificate submissions and renewals within the DoD environment.

  
  


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  Assist with patching and upgrading the Archer IRM application and maintaining application compatibility.

  
  


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  Capture and provide required artifacts to support CM, RMF, and ATO efforts.

  
  


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  Maintain configuration control records, baselines, and technical documentation.

  
  


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  Work closely with quality assurance and management to ensure well-documented product baselines.

  
  


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  Facilitate or participate in audits and change request reviews, providing technical assessment of impact on the configuration baseline and logistics support elements.

  
  

Minimum Experience:

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  Five (5) years of experience in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Technology).

  
  


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  Experience maintaining systems that track modifications to hardware, software, or documentation.

  
  


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  Experience supporting configuration audits, control boards, and baseline identification.

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Recent Windows Server and IIS administration experience

  
  


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  Experience with PKI certificate submissions/renewals within a DoD environment

  
  


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  Experience patching/upgrading COTS applications, preferably Archer IRM

  
  


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  Experience addressing STIGs and ACAS findings, with demonstrated remediation practices

  
  


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  Familiarity with RMF processes, and experience capturing compliance artifacts

  
  


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  Active DLA-approved Cybersecurity Computing Environment (CE) IAT III level certification (must be valid for M-Token access)

  
  

Approved IAT III Certifications Include (one required):

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  AWS Certified Security

  
  


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  AWS Certified Solutions Architect/Administrator

  
  


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  Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

  
  


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  GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator

  
  


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  RSA Archer 6 Certification

  
  

Bonus Qualifications:

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  Hands-on experience with Archer IRM or other governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms

  
  

Clearance & Sensitivity Level:

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  Position Sensitivity: Non-Critical Sensitive (Formerly IT-II or IT-2)

  
  


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  Investigation Requirement: Must possess a favorable Tier 3 (T3) NACLC/ANACI at time of proposal submission

  
  

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity in a stable and growing organization, we invite you to join Horizon's dynamic and mission-driven team.

Salary range: $100,000 - $110,000.

Company Overview:

Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon culture supports a strong work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include healthcare (medical, dental vision and disability), 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days, Educational Assistance program, Student Loan Repayment program and a Gym Reimbursement program.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, citizenship status, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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