System Administrator 3

ACS Professional Staffing; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays 11

PTO 10 days starting

Sick leave 56 hours/yr

Employee Assistance Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

DCA

LPFSA

HSA

Group Life/AD&D

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Critical Illness

Voluntary Accident

Hospital Indemnity

401k (employer match up to 4%)

Calm App

LifeBalance Discount

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a System Administrator3 to work on-site in Vancouver, WA. The role focuses on systems analysis, user support for functional requirements, and collaboration on CVA and vulnerability assessments.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position with a comprehensive benefits package and 401k with employer match. The candidate will perform vulnerability scanning, analyze security holes, and coordinate remediation with stakeholders across IT and business units.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience assessing vulnerabilities and remediation.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of CVE/CVSS classifications and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability scanning using automated tools (e.g., Nessus).
• Analyze vulnerabilities and provide remediation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain vulnerability assessment reports and SOPs.
• Provide hands-on training to network and system administrators.

Skills

Systems analysis

User interaction

Security vulnerabilities

Threat remediation

Scripting

Windows/Linux admin

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT

Tools

Nessus

NMAP

Wireshark

Snort

Tenable.sc

Job description

Location: Vancouver, Washington

Type: Contract

Job #8873

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This System Administrator3 will support operational functions by performing systems analysis and interfacing with users to support functional requirements development. The role will analyze tools and techniques to support system development, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and system improvements. This position will also provide Data Call responses and Cyber Vulnerability Assessments (CVA). The CVA work involves collaboration with an assessor and a business systems analyst, with this role performing scanning in conjunction with the CVA assessor. This full‑time position is located in Vancouver, WA.

Pay range: $43.82 - $62.61

• Paid holidays: 11
• PTO: Starting at 10 days
• Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit options available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Voluntary Long‑Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities

With manager review and approval, perform the following: Control Center Cyber Vulnerability Scanning: Define, identify, and classify the security holes (vulnerabilities) in a computer, network, or communications infrastructure. Interact with business units to discover, triage and resolve security vulnerabilities with manual and automated tools to enforce security criteria as part of a Secure Development Life Cycle on a continuous basis. Research and investigate new and emerging vulnerabilities. Analyze vulnerabilities in order to appropriately characterize threats and provide remediation recommendations. Forecast the effectiveness of proposed countermeasures and evaluate their actual effectiveness after they are put into use. Assist in conducting vulnerability assessments (application and/or infrastructure) and articulate security issues to technical and non‑technical audience. Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools such as NMAP, Nessus, or other related tools. Alert the organization’s manager of any concerns. Operate and analyze results of open‑source security tools and vulnerability scanners including Wireshark, ngrep, nmap, and Snort. Analyze network and wireless traffic, and report to the organization’s management on abnormal activity. Compile vulnerability data from many sources and track technical resolution and mitigation times. Report findings and maintain on‑going assessments for regulatory reporting. Alert the organization’s manager and generate system vulnerabilities reports; interface and collaborate with internal groups to identify, discuss and develop remediation recommendations. Present recommended remediation plans for the organization’s management / stakeholder review and approval. Track and follow through to completion assigned remediation activities. Seek the organization’s manager guidance with prioritization questions or concerns. Assist with vulnerability assessments including evaluation of specific configurations of network devices, operating systems, and network enabled software applications on both Windows and Linux platforms. Perform network discovery and comparison with known cyber assets. Vulnerability Scanning: Configure vulnerability assessment tools, as well as perform scans, research and analyze vulnerabilities, identify relevant threats, corrective action recommendations, summarize and report out results. Identify critical flaws in applications and systems that cyber attackers could exploit. Conduct vulnerability assessments for networks, applications and operating systems. Use automated tools (e.g. Nessus) to pinpoint vulnerabilities and reduce time‑consuming tasks. Use manual testing techniques and methods to gain a better understanding of the environment to reduce false negatives. Develop, test and modify custom scripts and applications for vulnerability testing. Manually validate report findings to reduce false positives. Compile and track vulnerabilities over time for metrics purposes. Write and present comprehensive Vulnerability Assessments on new systems. Review and define requirements for information security solutions. Supply hands‑on training to network and system administrators of the vulnerability scanning program. Develop and maintain a vulnerability assessment database. Perform trend and analysis of vulnerability scan data. Generate reports that identify security posture of the base (i. e. deficiencies, history of repeats, etc.). Develop and draft Transmission Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), checklists, guides, best practices and procedures for conducting vulnerability assessments. Automate procedures using scripts, Sequel (SQL)/database administration, or other available technology. Report out on repeat high vulnerabilities to the communications unit monthly. Maintain functionality of vulnerability management tools including configuration and maintenance of applications (e.g. Nessus, Tenable Security Center and other vulnerability assessment tools). Perform information system security vulnerability scanning to discover and analyze vulnerabilities and characterize risks to networks, operating systems, applications, databases, and other information system components. Perform compliance scanning to analyze configurations and facilitate implementation of configurations and hardening settings for networks, operating systems, applications, databases, and other information system components. Engage with stakeholders, to include IT professionals, management, and auditors, to facilitate vulnerability discovery and remediation. Communicate security and compliance issues in an effective and appropriate manner to the organization’s management, customers and stakeholders. Recommend appropriate remedial actions to mitigate risks and verify information systems employ appropriate level of information security controls. Analyze Vulnerability scan results and engage with customers in order to resolve identified vulnerabilities. Validate remedial actions and verify compliance with information security policy and regulatory requirements. Assist in development and implementation of information security vulnerability management policies, procedures, and standards based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800‑53 standards, best practices, and compliance requirements. Maintain filing system(s), files, emails and records in accordance with compliance requirements. File and disperse documents/letters only to appropriate personnel. Maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a directly related technical discipline is preferred.8 years of experience is required with an applicable associate or bachelor’s degree.10 years of experience is required without an applicable degree or with no degree. Experience includes a minimum combination of work‑related experience, on‑job training, and/or vocational training. Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of Computer/Information Technology or related field and progressively more technical in nature.2 years’ experience with the following: Classes of vulnerabilities, appropriate remediation, and industry standard classification schemes (CVE, CVSS, CPE) Linux and Windows operating systems, including common programming or scripting languages Devising methods to automate testing activities and streamline testing processes Knowledge of patching programs of major hardware/software manufacturers. Knowledge of secure configuration and hardening of systems Knowledge of methods for on‑going evaluation of the effectiveness and applicability of information security controls (e.g., vulnerability testing, and assessment tools) Knowledge of security vulnerabilities, application analysis, and protocol analysis Knowledge of network topology, communication protocols, firewalls, proxies and IDS systems to effectively configure scanning software Experience setting up and administering an enterprise cyber‑vulnerability scanning and assessment infrastructure. Experience administering computer systems in a 24/7 high availability operational environment. Experience using specific technologies such as Splunk Experience administering Tenable.sc and Nessus Valid U.S. Driver's License is required. Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third‑party candidates will not be considered for this position. Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship. ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested. If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact [e-mail] If you have any questions about our Reasonable Accommodation Policy, please feel free to email [e-mail]