Systems Administrator - Hunt Valley

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 85,900 - 129,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Hunt Valley is looking for a Systems Administrator to support classified information systems. The role involves collaboration with cybersecurity professionals and requires experience with Windows and Linux systems, as well as an Active SECRET Clearance. Candidates will provide technical support, administer systems, and ensure compliance with security regulations. This position is on-site with occasional travel, offering a competitive salary range of $85,900 - $129,700 per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Windows and/or Linux System Admin experience.
• Must possess an Active SECRET Clearance.
• Ability to satisfy DoD 8570 Certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to support classification systems.
• Perform desktop support and troubleshooting.
• Administer systems for software, hardware, and servers.

Skills

Windows System Administration

Linux System Administration

Active Directory

Network Administration

Vulnerability Management

PowerShell scripting

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows 10/11

STIG and SCAP tools

XACTA

eMASS

Job description

Job Description - Systems Administrator - Hunt Valley (331117)

Systems Administrator - Hunt Valley

Job Number:

331117

Job Summary: System Administrators collaborate with a diverse team to support classified information systems. Success in this role means you can develop, implement, and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments supporting the warfighters. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and develop solutions to solve infrastructure problems. Knowledge of Windows and Linux desktop and server operating systems is required. The System Administrator is responsible for information system patching, anti-virus updates and installations, vulnerability management, and user account management. You will work with Cybersecurity professionals, such as ISSM, ISSO to maintain security compliance requirements. This candidate will perform desktop support, resetting passwords, installing, network configuration and troubleshooting, upgrading applications, and respond to incidents that occur on the information systems.

Systems Administrator Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• The ability to maintain an Active SECRET Clearance.
• 3+ years of Windows and/or Linux System Admin experience, certifications and degree considered in lieu of experience.
• Ability to satisfy Department of Defense Directive (DoD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (Minimum CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) at time of hire.
• Administer and maintain systems support for software, hardware, and servers: test, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve all problems.
• Familiarity with Active Directory
• Provide timely technical support for users and work with them to solve existing problems.
• Working knowledge in support of Microsoft Windows desktops (Windows 10/11)
• Troubleshooting workstation and server issues
• Network administration and configuration
• Vulnerability Management processes and procedures for all information systems, to include discovery and mitigation.
• Develop Detailed Security Design by analyzing design constraints, analyzing trade-offs, generating detailed system and security design, with life‑cycle support consideration.
• Self‑Starter, close attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to multitask
• Ability to lift 15 pounds.
• Microsoft Group Policy fundamentals
• System hardening in accordance with government regulations.
• System image creation and disk cloning
• Direct working experience with DFARS, DAAPM, JSIG environments
• Experience with XACTA, eMASS
• Experience with STIG and SCAP tools, and applying STIG Settings
• PowerShell or BAT scripting

Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications: BSDegreein Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Information Assurance, or comparable field with equivalent working experience.

Security Clearance:

• Active SECRET Clearance (Minimum)
• Ability to obtain a TOP SECRET Clearance if required.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

DoD 8570 Certifications:

• Security+ - Minimum Requirement at time of hire

Special Working Conditions:

• Working inside classified areas
• Working on‑site (Not Remote or Hybrid)
• Occasional travel (once every quarter) to other Textron Systems sites

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $85,900 - $129,700 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.