Systems Administrator

Arenatechnologies

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Classified System Administrator to design, build, and maintain secure classified infrastructure. You will mentor junior admins and report to the Operations Manager while ensuring secure operations across classification levels.

You will implement technical controls, apply STIGs, manage servers (physical and virtual), and support DCSA reviews and CCRI with a focus on reliability and rapid problem-solving in a mission-focused team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent work experience and certifications.
Minimum of five years system administration experience with two or more years on classified Windows/AD environments.
DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GISCP, GSEC).
Experience configuring systems for compliance using DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer.
Expertise in Microsoft Domains & AD services (AD, DNS, DHCP, File Services, GPOs).
Experience with Microsoft Exchange 2016/2019 configuration, hardening, and patching.
Experience with RHEL 9 and syslog servers.

Responsibilities

Implement technical controls to support the Cybersecurity Program for classified environments.
Mentor and guide up to six system administrators with varying expertise.
Design, build, install, and configure physical and virtual servers; manage patches and performance tuning.
Support DCSA Technical Reviews and CCRI as the subject matter expert for systems administration.

Skills

Team leadership

DoD 8140 certification

Windows Active Directory

Problem solving

Time management

Customer relations

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Windows Server

RHEL 9

VMware ESXi/vCenter

STIGs/ STIG Viewer

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth,we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Classified Operations team under SPA’s Information Technology department establishes and maintains the security posture of classified infrastructure required by our analysts to deliver timely, objective, and cost-effective analysis.

SPA has an immediate need for a Classified System Administrator.

Responsibilities

The System Administrator implements technical controls to support the Cybersecurity Program, which ensures secure operations in network and computing environments at various classification levels. The System Administrator is also responsible for providing mentorship and guidance for junior system administrators troubleshooting and performing end-user support services for classified systems. In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager while designing, building, installing and configuring physical and virtual servers/systems, virus updates, patching, maintenance, and performance tuning. As the System Administrator, you will be expected to collaborate with team members to develop creative, secure, and innovative solutions for complex technical issues. You will also support Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Technical Reviews and Command Cybersecurity Readiness Inspections (CCRI) as the subject matter expert for systems administration.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology related field or equivalent work experience and certifications.
Minimum of five (5) years system administration experience with two (2) or more years direct experience administrating networked classified systems in a Windows / Active Directory environment.
Must meet Department of Defense 8140 certification requirements at IAT Level II. Acceptable certifications include Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GISCP, and GSEC.
Experience configuring systems for compliance using Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and STIG Viewer.
Expertise managing Microsoft Domains and Domain Services (AD, DNS, DHCP, File Services, GPOs, etc.).
Experience managing Microsoft Exchange 2016/2019 including system configuration, hardening, and patching.
Experience administering and patching RHEL 9 syslog servers.
Experience evaluating Information System security posture by evaluating STIGs and identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.
Ability to exercise independent judgement and manage a team of up to six (6) system administrators with varying levels of expertise.
Superior problem solving and time management capabilities.
Excellent customer relations and customer support skills.
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience validating system compliance using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Validation Tool and Evaluate STIG (E-STIG).
Experience using WSUS / IVANTI to manage updates and patches.
Experience using VMWare virtualization technologies including ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere.

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.