Senior System Administrator

Jobtailor

Maryland

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior IT professional to provide operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity support for DoD systems at the DLA Richmond site. You will manage the Venus Control Suite environment, coordinate software updates, and address system performance and security challenges.

The role requires a decade of IT experience, a technical bachelor’s degree, and an active Secret clearance with Security+ CE.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
10+ years of specialized information technology experience across multiple information-processing disciplines.
At least four years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting software environments.
Experience in systems administration, software installation/configuration, maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Active Secret clearance and Security+ CE certification; ongoing compliance with certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide operations, maintenance, sustainment, cybersecurity, and technical support for the DLA Richmond Electronic Marquee System.
Maintain the availability, security, configuration, and performance of the Venus Control Suite (VCS) environment and related systems.
Monitor vendor software releases and coordinate installation of approved VCS updates.
Perform vulnerability management and support remediation of findings from vulnerability scans and STIG reviews.
Support DoD RMF cybersecurity activities with DLA personnel, ISSE, and ISSM.
Develop and maintain system administration procedures, documentation, and knowledge-transfer materials.

Skills

Systems Administration

Vulnerability Management

Cybersecurity Compliance

Software Installation

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Daktronics Venus Control Suite

Cybersecurity Tools

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Job description

Provide operations, maintenance, sustainment, cybersecurity, and technical support for the DLA Richmond Electronic Marquee System
Maintain the availability, security, configuration, and performance of the Daktronics Venus Control Suite (VCS) environment and associated systems
Maintain, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize software systems, applications, and associated network connectivity
Provide local and remote system administration, maintenance, upgrades, and installation support
Monitor vendor software releases and coordinate installation of approved VCS software updates
Analyze and resolve system, software, connectivity, configuration, and performance issues
Perform system security patching, software upgrades, and configuration and policy changes
Implement and maintain applicable DISA STIG requirements
Perform vulnerability management and support remediation of findings from vulnerability scans and STIG reviews
Support POA&M activities and remediation of cybersecurity findings
Support DoD RMF cybersecurity activities with DLA cybersecurity personnel, including the ISSE and ISSM
Apply software patches and updates and support Assessment and Authorization activities
Develop and maintain system administration procedures, technical documentation, configuration information, and knowledge-transfer materials
Support system architecture, authorization boundary, data flow, hardware/software inventory, CONOPS, PPSM, FIPS 199, cybersecurity scan, STIG/SRG, control assessment, and POA&M documentation
Identify Daktronics hardware issues and coordinate problems and replacement requirements with Government personnel
Respond to system outages and coordinate on-site diagnostic support within required response times
Commence on-site diagnostics within 24 hours of notification and provide a repair/status report within the following hour
Provide technical recommendations on configuration, upgrades, capacity, performance, and technology direction
Provide end-user assistance and training
Maintain documentation supporting monthly reporting and Government deliverables

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a technical discipline
Minimum of 10 years of specialized information technology experience, including progressive experience across multiple information-processing disciplines
At least four years of concentrated, hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting software environments
Demonstrated experience with systems administration, software installation and configuration, system maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
Experience performing vulnerability management and supporting cybersecurity compliance activities
Active Secret clearance
IT-I Critical Sensitive / Tier 5 (T5) investigation at the time of proposal submission
Security+ CE certification
Required security and industry competency certifications must be current before beginning work and maintained throughout contract performance
Applicable operating system/computing environment certification for systems on which privileged System Administrator duties are performed
Ability to respond to technical issues requiring on-site support
DLA Richmond standard business hours troubleshooting support: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in systems administration, software installation, and cybersecurity compliance, with a strong focus on maintaining and optimizing software environments. Proficient in vulnerability management and technical support, ensuring system security and performance.

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