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

Redtracetech; New Mexico; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Job summary

RedTrace Technologies is seeking a Network/System Administrator II to organize, install, and support government computer systems, including LANs, WANs, and security tooling, at Kirtland AFB, NM (on-site).

Role involves designing network models, supporting SAP/SCI activities, and contributing to cyber defense with SIEM and patch management. Requires TS clearance eligibility and DoD experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience.
• Experience administering Windows & Linux servers.
• Familiar with CISCO networks and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of DoD policy for system/network administration.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage LAN/WAN and server infrastructures.
• Support day-to-day system/network operations and O&M checklists.
• Maintain security controls and incident response readiness.
• Assist in risk analysis and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide technical support to DoD users and SAP/SCI environments.

Skills

Windows Server

Red Hat Linux

Hyper-V/VMware

Networking security

Scripting

SIEM

DoD compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

WSUS

Nessus/SCAP

ACAS

LogRhythm

Patching tools

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

***POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP***

Position Title: Network/System Administrator II

Location: Kirtland AFB, NM (on-site)

Salary Range: TBD based on experience

Position Description

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.

We are seeking a Network/System Administrator II to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Ability to operate under minimal 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 Server 2012r2/2016, 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

Qualifications

Required:

• 3 - 5 years related experience
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies
• Working knowledge 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 area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Security Clearance

• TS, with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

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 Technologiesis an EOE employer