System Administrator

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks a security-minded IT engineer to modernize our Linux build and Windows environments. The role involves automating infrastructure, aligning with NIST/RMF/JSIG guidelines, and delivering secure IT solutions for classified development networks.

Required are a Top Secret clearance and DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification or the ability to obtain within six months; experience with Ansible, Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Red Hat Linux is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Computer Science or related field; associate or high school diploma workable with experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required; SCI access possible.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, LDAP and networking.
• Programming with Ansible, Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Familiarity with NIST RMF/JSIG and IT security policies.

Responsibilities

• Modernizing Linux build system lifecycle by automating processes using infrastructure as code.
• Listening to cyber research staff needs and designing IT systems solutions based on program requirements, security guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Work with security compliance team to develop creative solutions to meet user needs while remaining compliant with government policy.
• Evolve and maintain classified development networks by upgrading hardware and software.
• Develop and refine comprehensive system documentation with diagrams and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Linux

Windows

TCP/IP

NIST/RMF/JSIG

Active Directory

LDAP

Ansible

Python

bash

PowerShell

Red Hat

DNS

DHCP

Proxy

Load Balancing

Security Policies

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science or relevant field

Associate degree acceptable

High school diploma

DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Modernizing Linux build system lifecycle by automating existing processes using infrastructure as code.
• Listening to cyber research staff needs and designing IT systems solutions to meet those needs based on program requirements, security guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Work with security compliance team to develop creative solutions to meet the needs of users while remaining compliant with government policy.
• Evolve and maintain classified development networks by working to upgrade hardware and software.
• Develop and refine comprehensive system documentation, ensuring the creation of detailed diagrams and standard operating procedures.

Skills

• Required Skills/Experiences: Strong experience of Linux and windows experience, Networking experience like TCP/IP, UDP/IP, IT Security Policies (NIST/RMF/JSIG), Windows Server Platform, MS Active Directory, LDAP, Windows Server Platform, Programming Language (Ansible, Python, bash, PowerShell), Red hat, Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Additional Preferred Skills/Experiences: Red Hat Linux Certification
• Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance to be considered for this position.
• The selected candidate will be submitted for SCI access (candidates must be comfortable with this).

Education/Experience

Bachelor of Computer Science or relevant technical field of study and associate degree is also workable as well as high school diploma.