Network/System Administrator I - Must be minimum TS Cleared

TAC Integrated Solutions; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAC Integrated Solutions seeks a Network/System Administrator I to organize, install, and support government computer systems, including LANs, WANs, and security networks in Duluth, MN. The role requires TS with SCI eligibility and involves daily operations, security tooling, and incident response in DoD environments.

You will work with Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, and enterprise security configurations, contributing to SAP/SCI activities and ongoing infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years).
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux server administration.
• Familiarity with virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware/ESXi) and enterprise networking/security.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools and vulnerability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Organize, install, and support government computer systems including LAN/WAN and network infrastructure.
• Assist in designing and analyzing network models and future hardware/software upgrades.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for SCI/SAP activities and security operations.
• Work with security tools and incident response as part of a team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Hyper-V/VMware/ESXi

Group Policy

Scripting

SIEM

Nessus/SCAP

Active Directory

IIS/Apache Web Server security

Job description

Network/System Administrator I - Must be minimum TS Cleared

Role: Network/System Administrator I
Location: Duluth, MN
Clearance required: TS w/ SCI Eligibility

Role Summary

The primary function will be to organize, install, and support government organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization’s infrastructure. This position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems. This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include

• Ability to operate under supervision
• Execute day to day management and operations of systems and networks
• Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics
• Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
• Operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
• Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
• Working technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, , Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris) , video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security

Experience

• 1 - 3 years related experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level I within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance

• Current clearance-TS w/ SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware

EEO Statement

TAC Integrated Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The pay Range is determined by various factors such as education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements; negotiable based on elected total compensation packages, which include but are not limited to paid time off, healthcare elections, and retirement.