Security Systems Administrator Lead - Kwajalein Atoll - 3654

RGNext; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading organization that plays a vital role in space operations and defense. This position offers the chance to work in a challenging environment focused on ensuring cyber compliance and supporting mission-critical systems. As a technical lead, you'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of system integrity and compliance while providing support across various locations. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of technology and defense.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Flexible scheduling

On-base fitness centers

Free housing

Three meals a day

Potential overseas tax incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience with a focus on cyber compliance.
• Strong knowledge of RHEL and Windows systems in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical compliance for systems under IT support.
• Provide day-to-day technical support across multiple locations.

Skills

Shell Scripting (Ansible, PowerShell, bash)

Cyber Compliance Tools (ACAS, eMASS)

VMware vSphere 7.x+

RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)

Windows Server 2022+

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership and Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

PowerShell

VMware

Job description

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets. We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests, and experiments to defend the United States and ensure our nation's safety.

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission, developing, sustaining, and delivering world-class solutions. If you seek a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World's Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity for you!

This position is located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It is an unaccompanied position (no family accommodations or pets). Benefits include free housing, three meals a day, and potential overseas tax incentives.

Essential Functions

1. Serve as the technical lead responsible for ensuring cyber compliance of all systems under Systems Operations and IT Support.
2. Provide required reporting, compliance status, and trends for all IAVMs and open STIG findings to help ensure POA&Ms are created, worked, and closed within the required timeframe.
3. Install, maintain, and support servers on physical and virtual platforms supporting RTS initiatives.
4. Ensure patches, IAVMs, STIGs, and all other applicable settings are applied by the required due dates, or ensure POA&Ms are written.
5. Ensure the technical integrity and cyber compliance of existing and future design solutions.
6. Provide day-to-day technical support to users across locations in Huntsville, AL, and the Marshall Islands.
7. Create, update, and maintain documentation as required.
8. Provide technical mission support as needed.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Familiarity with ACAS, eMASS, and other standard Army reporting tools for cyber compliance.
2. Strong shell scripting skills (Ansible, PowerShell, bash, etc.) and understanding of systems interaction and network-dependent applications and services.
3. Knowledge and troubleshooting skills with VMware vSphere 7.x+.
4. Knowledge and advanced troubleshooting skills with RHEL 7, 8, 9 OR Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 and later.
5. Ability to secure physical and virtual machines to DISA STIG requirements.
6. Ability to deploy, configure, and maintain RHEL and/or Windows systems in a mission-critical environment.
7. Ability to work independently and provide leadership and mentorship to team members.
8. Strong documentation, organizational, and cross-functional interaction skills.
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Five or more years of experience in Information Technology.
3. Must have a DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level III (e.g., CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH) prior to start.
4. Must obtain or maintain within three months a certification such as MCSE, CCNP, VCAP, RHCSE, or similar to meet DoD 8570.01-M certifications for applicable systems.
5. Extensive knowledge of Cyber Security concepts, practices, and procedures for enclave systems.
6. Experience with creating, maintaining, and deploying Ansible playbooks and/or PowerShell scripts is desirable.
7. Experience integrating security controls into solutions is desirable.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
2. Willingness to relocate to Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
3. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
4. This is an unaccompanied position.
5. Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends as required.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers a challenging and rewarding environment with comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurances, paid time off, holiday pay, a retirement plan with company match, flexible scheduling, on-base fitness centers, and more. We promote a healthy work/life balance in a supportive environment.

Note: This job description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive. Work assignments may be modified as needed.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.