Senior Systems Administrator II Generalist (TS/SCI)

Mks2, Llc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Springfield, VA is looking for a Senior System Administrator II Generalist with active Top Secret/SCI clearance. The role requires expertise in managing enterprise-level IT systems, automating processes, and ensuring security compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Windows, Linux, and Citrix environments, with a focus on communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in enterprise information systems as a systems administrator or systems engineer.
• Expertise in managing Windows, Linux, and Citrix environments.
• Ability to maintain Government-standard security configurations.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Windows, Linux, and Citrix server environments.
• Develop and deploy automated processes to enhance efficiency.
• Draft requests for change and develop technical documentation.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

Citrix administration

Automation scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited University

CompTIA Security+ ce

GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

PowerShell

Bash

Citrix

SolarWinds

Job description

Job Title: Senior System Administrator II Generalist - TOP SECRET WITH SCI CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Location: Springfield, VA - On-site Requirement

Pay: $125,000 - 150,000 W2 negotiable based on experience - NO C2C/Visa

Clearance:Active TS/SCI

We are hiring aSenior SystemsAdministrator II Generalist - active TS/SCI clearanceto support our government customer based in Springfield, VA. The position is required to be onsite. The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

The Senior Systems Administrator II supports the information technology (IT) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) server team by managing enterprise-level, high performance, highly available server technology solutions (systems, applications, and services).

Responsibilities:

The Senior Systems Administrator II is responsible for the following activities:

• Configuring, troubleshooting, administering, and maintaining the organization's Windows, Linux, and Citrix server environments.
• Monitoring and administering the departments access and transfer cross domain solutions (CDS).
• Developing and deploying automated mechanisms to enhance operational efficiency and streamline activities across a variety of technologies, applications, and services.
• Maintaining and utilizing system configuration and monitoring tools to analyze performance and remediate concerns (ex: Active Directory, MECM, SolarWinds, etc.).
• Drafting requests for change (RFC) and analyzing submissions from other departments.
• Developing technical documentation including diagrams, standard operating procedures, workflows, and run books.

Qualifications

• Shall have 5 or more years of progressive, hands-on experience maintaining Enterprise information systems as a systems administrator or systems engineer.
• Demonstrated expertise in the following areas:
  • Deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining Windows, Linux, and Citrix environments across an enterprise.
  • Operating and maintaining access and transfer cross domain solutions (ex: Secureview, Trusted Thin Client, Trusted Gateway System, X-ARBITOR, high speed guard, etc.).
  • Automating deployment maintenance actives utilizing custom scripts and automation tools (ex: Ansible Automation Platform, PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Applying and maintaining Government-standard security configurations based on Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate new idea and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences as well as senior-level executives.
• The position shall meet the minimum credential requirements for a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) position as defined in Section 6, Table 3. System Administrator (451); Intermediate Level for SECNAV M-5239.2 compliance. (See Navy Cool WebSite).

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited University; or one of the followingCertifications:

CompTIA Security+ ce; or

GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC); or

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience engineering or administering a variety of IT devices, applications, and technologies (ex: Cisco, Nutanix, VMware, Splunk, Trellix, Ivanti, ACAS, Rapid7, etc.)
• Understanding of ServiceNow functionality, capabilities, and integration points
• Familiarity with the concepts, implementation, and operations associated with DevSecOps in an enterprise environment

Security Clearance

The position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret with SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph