System Administrator (Active Secret Clearance)

Marathon TS; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider is seeking a Secret Cleared Systems Engineer to support a long-term contract in Sunnyvale, CA. This role requires expertise in systems administration and help desk support across various operating systems, as well as the ability to develop and apply cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will have a current Security+ certification and be involved in Agile activities and documentation support. Extended hours may be needed in special circumstances.

Qualifications

• Support MASC contract and work in Sunnyvale CA.
• Provide comprehensive support to the MASC team.
• Perform software installs, updates, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support systems administration for various operating systems.
• Collaborate with teams for issue resolution in Agile activities.
• Maintain and develop project documentation.

Skills

Systems administration expertise

Help desk support

Cybersecurity solutions development

Agile methodology

Windows

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Solaris

Change Management tools

Education

Security+ Certification

Job description

• Marathon TS is seeking a Secret Cleared Systems Engineer to support our client on a long term contract in Sunnyvale, CA.The Supplier shall support MASC contract and work in Sunnyvale CA on a normal day shift. Extended hours may be required in special circumstances when additional engineering support is needed. A current Security+ Certification is required.
• The Supplier shall provide comprehensive support to the MASC team, including:
• Systems administration and help desk expertise for sustainment/development environments on MASC, covering Windows, Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and other operating systems.
• Configuration, data management, and software builds using Change Management (CM) tools.
• Collaboration with functional teams to resolve findings/issues and participate in Agile activities.
• Development and application of cybersecurity solutions, ensuring compliance with computer security policy and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Performance of software installs, updates, and patches, including troubleshooting and support.
• Maintenance and development of documentation, including Version Description Documents (VDDs) and job aides.
• Support for Digital Transformation activities, CDRL preparations, and ad hoc MASC projects.
• Generation and documentation of metrics, tracking and documenting all efforts.
• Travel to remote sites as needed to perform efforts.
• Provision of support across the program information systems, including troubleshooting and remediation of issues.
• Provide Ground Controller support for operations including but not limited to: Resetting user passwords, adjusting satellite position, monitor telemetry systems, resolve communication issues, support data center operations.