Network/System Administrator II (TS, w/SCI Eligibility)

RedTrace Technologies; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Health Care Insurance (medical, dental

Vision

Up to four weeks of paid vacation

11 Federal Holidays and 3 floating

Job summary

RedTrace Technologies seeks a Network/System Administrator II to install, secure, and sustain the DoD network environment at Kirtland AFB. You will manage LAN/WAN, architect network models, participate in SAP and SCI/SAP activities, and support day-to-day operations under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include configuring Windows Server, RHEL, hypervisors, and security tools, applying patching, maintaining SOPs, and contributing to incident response.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years related experience
• Thorough knowledge of Windows desktop and server OS, Exchange, and RHEL administration
• Cisco networking and virtualization knowledge
• LAN/WAN technologies and data backup knowledge
• Familiarity with COMSEC policies and integration
• Knowledge of RMF/CC/SSP for assessments and authorization
• Experience with PL2/PL3 network environments/systems
• Customer-service orientation in a technical role
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks
• Familiarity with patch deployment (WSUS/YUM)
• DoD policy familiarity
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Install and operate LAN/WAN and data networks
• Manage COTS and GOTS products for security and operations metrics
• Follow O&M checklists and develop SOPs for service delivery
• Operate SIEM tools and generate alarms/reports
• Assist in evaluating cybersecurity tools and processes
• Participate in security incident response as needed
• Maintain competence on Windows Server, RHEL, hypervisors, and network/security tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SIEM LogRhythm

Nessus/SCAP

WSUS

Lumension

BitLocker

Job description

Position Title: Network/System Administrator II
Location: Kirtland AFB, NM (on-site)
Salary Range: TBD based on experience

Security Clearance Requirement

• TS, with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Position requires U.S. citizenship

Position Description

The primary function will be to organize, install, and support the government organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This also includes helping architect, design, and analyze network models, and participating in decisions about purchasing future hardware or software to upgrade the organization’s infrastructure. The position may be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve user 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. It will provide day‑to‑day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate under minimal supervision
• Execute day‑to‑day management and operations of systems and networks
• Manage COTS and 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); build tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and standard operating processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
• Operate monitoring tools 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
• Maintain technical competency in one or more 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 Server 2012r2/2016, Windows 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office
• Maintain additional toolkits, SEIMs, LogRhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role‑based access control concepts (e.g., SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS web server security

Required Qualifications

• 3‑5 years related experience
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems administration and associated hardware
• Working knowledge of Cisco network and switching and virtualization technologies
• Working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and data backup technologies
• Working knowledge of communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorization
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 and PL3 network environments/systems
• Experience providing technical support in a customer‑service role
• Experience applying industry standards and best practices in an enterprise‑level Windows system environment
• Experience solving technical problems quickly and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes
• Working knowledge of WSUS and/or YUM patch deployment methodologies
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

Desired

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

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student loan/ tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Federal Holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Team bonding events

RedTrace Technologies is an EOE employer.