Network/System Administrator (Net/Sys Admin) II

The Amatriot Group; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group is seeking a Network/System Administrator II to organize, install, and support DoD computer networks including LANs, WANs, intranets and data systems. The role supports SAPs for DoD agencies and requires active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Poly.

Responsibilities include SIEM monitoring, incident response, O&M, and security tooling. The position is at Hanscom AFB, MA under a 5-year Air Force contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant DoD cyber/IT experience.
• SAP experience or SAP program support required.
• 3–5 years of related experience in DoD/networks or SAP contexts.

Responsibilities

• Organize, install, and support LANs/WANs and intranets.
• Manage day-to-day operations of systems and networks.
• Provide technical user support and problem resolution.
• Develop SOPs and tune security processes and monitoring.

Skills

Network Administration

Cybersecurity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years

Associate's degree + 5 years

7 years total experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Hyper-V

VMware/ESX

Xen Hypervisor

SIEM (LogRhythm)

ACAS/Nessus/SCAP

SELinux extensions

Puppet/Group Policy

Oracle/MS SQL security

Job description

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI [Required] (Must be able to obtain a CI Poly)

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $119,500 - $128,000

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

The Network/System Administrator II will organize, install, and support government computer systems, including LANs, WANs, network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. The position supports Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities.

Key Responsibilities

Network and Systems Administration

• Organize, install, and support LANs, WANs, network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
• Execute day-to-day management and operations of systems and networks.
• Operate under supervision.
• Provide technical support to computer users and assist with resolving user problems.

Network Architecture and Infrastructure

• Help architect, design, and analyze network models.
• Participate in decisions regarding future hardware and software purchases to upgrade organizational infrastructure.

Operations and Maintenance

• Manage COTS and GOTS products to collect, display, and remediate automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.
• Follow daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain services.
• Build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

• Operate monitoring tools and capabilities within the enterprise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environment.
• Create and tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports.
• Assist in analyzing technical risk of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes, upon request.
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed.

Special Access Program Support

• Support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting DoD agencies, including HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Military Compartments efforts.
• Provide day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.

Supported Platforms and Technologies

Maintain working technical competency in one or more of the following:

• Microsoft Windows Server
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers
• MS Hyper-V, VMware/ESx, and Xen Hypervisors
• Enterprise networking, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Forensic analysis and vulnerability assessment
• Group Policy management and configuration
• Scripting
• BMC Footprints
• WSUS
• Lumension
• BitLocker
• SQL Server 2012
• Tomcat
• IIS
• Windows Server 2012 R2/2016
• Windows 10
• Red Hat 6.5
• Microsoft Office Toolkits
• SIEMs
• LogRhythm
• ACAS/Nessus/SCAP
• Mandatory and role-based access control concepts, including SELinux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris
• Video teleconferencing/VOIP
• Oracle/MS SQL database security
• Apache/IIS web server security

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience [Required].
• Associate's degree and 5 years of relevant experience [Required].
• 7 years of total relevant experience in lieu of degree [Required].

Experience

• 3–5 years of related experience [Required].
• SAP experience [Required].

Certifications

• IAT Level II [Required].

Clearance

• TS/SCI clearance [Required].
• Must be willing to obtain a CI Poly [Required].

Location / Contract

• Hanscom AFB, MA.
• 5 Year Air Force contract.