Senior Systems Administrator/ Patch Manager

Koniag Government Services; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Koniag Government Services in the United States is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator/Patch Manager to support systems administration and patch management efforts for government clients. This role requires at least 7 years of experience, particularly in a DoD environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in IBM BigFix, Microsoft SCCM, and vulnerability analysis. The position offers a competitive benefits package including health and dental insurance, and a 401K with matching.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Systems Administration with 3+ years in enterprise-level patch management.
• Requires at least a Secret clearance.
• Must meet IAT Level II (Security+ CE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide distribution of security patches and service packs.
• Analyze ACAS scan results and execute remediation plans.
• Serve as the final escalation point for complex system failures.

Skills

IBM BigFix Action script

PowerShell

Microsoft SCCM

Unix Shell scripting

Vulnerability analysis

Windows OS

Linux

Education

Security+ CE

CASP+ or CISSP (preferred)

Tools

MECM

Tanium

Job description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator/ Patch Manager to support KITS and our government customer in Carson, CA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

The customer may need support as needed at other locations: Columbus, OH; Bedford, MA; Fort Lee, VA; Smyrna, GA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions

Technology Experience

• Experience in IBM BigFix Action script action relevance, PowerShell, Command Prompt (CMD), Disk Operating System (DOS), Unix Shell script command (SH) and many others to fit each Operating System, including Windows, RHEL, MAC.
• Experience with Microsoft automated patching & software delivery tools (System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and HCL BigFix).

OS Experience

• Environment is primarily in Windows OS, Linux, Windows Server – must show experience and competence across multiple platforms.

Automated Patch Deployment

• Lead the enterprise-wide distribution of security patches, hotfixes, and service packs using tools like MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager/SCCM) or Tanium.

Vulnerability Remediation

• Analyze ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution/Nessus) scan results to identify "High" and "Critical" vulnerabilities and execute remediation plans within mandated DoD timelines (e.g., IAVA/IAVB deadlines).

Baseline Configuration

• Develop and maintain "Gold Master" images for servers and workstations that are pre-hardened according to DISA STIGs.

Tier III Support

• Serve as the final escalation point for complex system failures, registry issues, or botched updates that disrupt mission-critical contract management software.

Compliance Reporting

• Generate weekly and monthly compliance dashboards for the federal Information Assurance (IA) team to prove the agency's security posture.

Required Qualifications

Clearance Requirement

• Most roles require at least a Secret clearance, with some requiring Top Secret (TS/SCI) depending on the sensitivity of the systems.

Certification (DoD 8570)

• Must meet IAT Level II (Security+ CE) at a minimum, though IAT Level III (CASP+ or CISSP) is often preferred for "Senior" designated roles.

Computing Environment (CE)

• Requires a vendor-specific certification such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.

Experience

• 7+ years in Systems Administration with at least 3 years focused specifically on enterprise-level patch management in a DoD environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.