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

Redtracetech

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Health care insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Redtracetech is seeking a Network/System Administrator III at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role involves organizing, installing, and supporting government computer systems and networks, including LANs and WANs.

Strong candidates will have 5-7 years of experience, expertise in network administration, and a commitment to maintaining security. Benefits include competitive salary, 401(k), health insurance, and up to four weeks of paid vacation.

Qualifications

5–7 years of related experience in network/system administration.
2+ years of experience with Special Access Programs.
Experience working in a high-performance team environment.

Responsibilities

Organize, install, and support computer systems and networks.
Lead team in day-to-day operations of networks.
Manage security protocols and incident responses.

Skills

Network and switching technologies

Virtualization technologies

LAN and WAN technologies

Effective communication

Group Policy design

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Active Directory

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

VMWare/ESX/Xen hypervisors

SIEM tools

TCP/IP and Network protocols

Job description

Security Clearance Requirement: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

Position Requires US Citizenship

Position Title: Network/System Administrator III

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

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 will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade the organization’s infrastructure. This position may be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems. The role supports activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) for DoD agencies, such as HQ Air Force, OSD and Military Compartments, and will provide day‑to‑day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities

Able to perform self‑sustaining work with little to no oversight
Lead IT ops team on day‑to‑day management and operations of networks and implement capabilities vetted through Cybersecurity, ISSE and higher headquarters to maintain JSIG/RMF
Authority to operate and maintain Continuous Monitoring tools and processes
Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics
Assist during security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliances
Assist during security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiency
Assist with creation of operational 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 Procedures (SOPs) associated with service checklists
Manage and operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
Execute cybersecurity operations procedures for day‑to‑day network management, operations and maintenance
Monitor/analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk
Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
Assist ISSM/ISSO/ISSE with integration/development of new techniques to improve
Maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability for networks/systems operating at various classification levels
Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, 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 2012/2016, Windows 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role‑based access control concepts (e.g. SELinux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS web server security

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

5–7 years related experience
2+ years SAP experience
Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high‑performance team environment
Group Policy design and configuration
Working knowledge of Cisco network and switching and virtualization technologies
Working knowledge of virtualization as it applies to users environments, operating systems, and network appliances
Working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and data backup technologies
Working knowledge of 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, PL3, and PL4 network environments/systems
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
Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework and how to apply it to network/information system environments
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.