Sr Systems Administrator, TS/SCI (Springfield, VA)

GuidePoint Security; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator II for on-site government support in Springfield, VA. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and involves managing enterprise-level server environments, automating processes, and ensuring security compliance. Applicants should possess strong experience in systems administration, excellent communication skills, and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Zero Deductible PPO Plan

High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

Group Dental Insurance

Flexible Time Off program

Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months

Pet Benefit Option

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as a systems administrator or systems engineer.
• Proficient in maintaining enterprise Windows, Linux, and Citrix environments.
• Must have a DoD Top Secret clearance and ability to pass a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Configuring and maintaining Windows, Linux, and Citrix server environments.
• Administering cross-domain solutions and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Drafting technical documentation and requests for change.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

Active Directory

SolarWinds

Job description

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

An active Top Secret / SCI clearance with the willingness to take and pass a polygraph exam is required for consideration for hire for this role. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer

We are hiring a Senior Systems Administrator II Generalist - active TS/SCI clearance to 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).

What You’ll Get To Do:

• 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.

You’ll Bring These 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

Certifications: CompTIA Security+ ce; or GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC); or Systems Security Certified Practioner (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.

We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option