Systems Administrator II

Tyto Athene, LLC; Fowler Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Professional development reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Tyto Athene, LLC is looking for a Systems Administrator Level II to support the Air Force Reserve Command's IT services. The role involves ensuring system compliance, maintaining server security, and managing technology deployments.

Qualified candidates should have a BS degree in IT or related fields, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and an Active DoD Secret clearance. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience related to the positions.
• Operational knowledge of system security and risk management.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AFRC vulnerability thresholds.
• Maintain system STIG compliance quarterly.
• Generate reports for CORA data and compliance.
• Coordinate deployment of new technology.
• Remediate vulnerabilities on hardware and software.

Skills

Technical experience in DoD/AFNet

Understanding of cybersecurity principles

Operational knowledge of computer hardware/software

Incident management knowledge

Education

BS degree in Information Technology or related field

IAT Level II Certification

Job description

Description

Tyto is searching for a Systems Administrator Level II for a complex, multi-year contract to support the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Information Technology (IT) Services. FRC hosts servers and services supporting the missions at multiple locations. The NIPR and SIPR environments utilize physical servers and a VMware virtual environment with storage and backup capabilities. Representative services include but are not limited to Windows Server and services, Linux Server and services, Print services, DHCP services, Cisco Servers and services, Web services, Database Server and services, and other AF/AFRC Business Systems such as, SAS Viya, Physical Access Control System (PACS), MCS Console.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure NIPRNet/SIPRNet CAT vulnerabilities for each assigned end point does not exceed AFRC, AF, DISA, or DoD vulnerability thresholds; Must maintain < 2.5 Weighted Vulnerability Score (WVS) per each assigned end point on an average of weekly scores for all but one week per surveillance period, and create/maintain approved Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for vulnerabilities that cannot be remediated within the AMAC-approved system of record (DISPATCH).
• Ensure ACAS access rate of all NIPRNet/SIPRNet assigned end point meets/exceeds AFRC, AF, DISA, or DoD thresholds; Must maintain at least 98% access rate across all assigned end points on an average of weekly scores for all but one week per surveillance period and create/maintain approved Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for non-accessible systems within the AMAC-approved system of record (DISPATCH).
• Maintain Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and any other required information assurance actions.
• Current frequency is to generate and execute STIG compliance checklists quarterly. Applies to all system components, e.g., operating systems, browsers, installed applications, and add-ins as appropriate. Submit and manage applicable POA&M to mitigate unresolved STIG configurations.
• Comply with CORA evaluation criteria:
• Generate reports for CORA data calls
• Submit STIG compliance checklists
• Computer Network Defense (CND) directives compliance reporting
• Contact the appropriate Government and/or commercial agencies to resolve maintenance problems.
• Ensure backups, restores, and monitoring are being accomplished in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Coordinate, document, test, validate, and deploy new technology provided by Government.
• Provide physical and virtual server support.
• Utilize Remedy, ServiceNow or similar Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) tool to document, coordinate, route, resolve, and close user issues and server/services issues.
• Conduct/assist with installs/configurations of the hardware and software for appropriate servers to DoD/Air Force specifications.
• Determine and mitigate AFNet/DISA-caused issues to AFRC missions.
• Support/complete Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities for all common services.
• Participate in Government program/project reviews, technical meetings, and briefings.
• Remediate vulnerabilities on assigned hardware and software.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• At least 5 years technical experience in DoD/AFNet or comparable experience with the same technologies.
• A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Systems is generally required.
• Cybersecurity principles, network security, and risk management.
• Operational knowledge of computer hardware/software, peripherals, and operating systems.
• Understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and incident management.
• IAT Level II Certification

Security Clearance Required:

• Active DoD Secret clearance

Travel Required:

• Minimal, less than 10%

Compensation

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between 65,000 to 70,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.