Systems Administrator/Information Assurance - Journeyman

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Systems Administrator / Information Assurance professional to support WPAFB in Dayton, OH. You will design, maintain, and monitor networks, implement and manage systems and security protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include administering classified systems, applying patches, supporting day-to-day operations, and enforcing DoD cybersecurity standards across DISA STIG/RMF frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years in SAP and/or SCI environment within last 5 years.
• Minimum 2 years in system administration or related roles.
• Hands-on IT systems design and admin in operational environments.
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and/or VMware administration.
• Knowledge of network security principles and tools.
• Experience with DISA STIG, RMF, and vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, Splunk, HBSS).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and install applications and hardware for multiple classified networked systems.
• Administer and maintain assigned systems.
• Develop changes to operations schedules for daily activities.
• Optimize hardware/software for availability, integrity, and reliability of servers.
• Identify complex system problems and develop corrective actions.
• Design processes that enhance IT operations and reduce manual work.
• Implement Information Systems Security Plan and enforce policies.
• Oversee installation and user environments; ensure proper configuration.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software malfunctions and recommend acquisitions.
• Survey system operation to preempt potential problems and outages.
• Develop procedures for account establishment, maintenance, and recovery.
• Ensure backups and upgrades minimize disruption to business functions.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

VMware administration

Network security

DISA STIG

RMF compliance

PowerShell

Python

Juniper/Cisco networking

Nessus

HBSS

Splunk

Education

MA/MS/ME in a related field

Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Engineering required or experience

Tools

Nessus

Splunk

HBSS

Cisco/Juniper networking

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Systems Administrator / Information Assurance professional to support our customer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Dayton, OH. This role is responsible for designing, maintaining, and monitoring networks, implementing and managing systems, applications, security protocols, and network configurations. The System Administrator resolves network performance issues, applies upgrades, patches, and installs new applications and equipment while delivering technical support and guidance to users. The candidate will also perform information assurance duties to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and install applications software and hardware for multiple classified networked systems
• Administer and maintain assigned multiple systems
• Develop, review, and modify changes to schedule of operations for successful day- to-day operations
• Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems and ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers
• Identify system problems that are of an unusual or complex nature and develop corrective actions
• Design data products, processes, or programs that enhance functional area management and provide for increased organization optimization of IT processes
• Implement formal Information Systems Security Plan while also enforcing Information System Security policies
• Oversee the installation and configuration of applications software and the establishment of user environments
• Troubleshoot and analyze unusual or complex hardware and software malfunctions to resolve physical and logical processing problems and recommend acquisition of equipment, software and/or hardware which will resolve operational problems
• Continually survey system operation to identify and anticipate potential problems which could lead to loss or serious interruption or compromise of system availability
• Identify corrective or preventive procedures and take actions to rectify immediate problems and prevent future occurrences
• Develop proposals to enhance operational use of systems hardware and software and keep abreast of technological advances to ensure continuous optimum service
• Apply innovative techniques and seasoned judgment to assist management in identifying areas where IT systems can reduce or eliminate labor- and time- intensive manual processes
• Analyze and diagnose system failures to isolate sources of problems. Performs testing, troubleshoots, and corrects complex or unusual problems involving interface and interoperability of system components such as hardware, systems software, and applications programs
• Manage installation of system patches and enhancements/updates and ensure system integrity is not compromised
• Develop standard procedures for account establishment, system maintenance, and system recovery
• Ensure maintenance and upgrade procedures are established in such a war as to minimize disruption to normal business functions of organization within the installation. This includes ensuring scheduled backups of servers and the application of upgrades or system patches will have minimum impact

Qualifications

Experience

• Possess minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Have no less than two (2) years’ experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) years
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in system administration or related roles
• Hands-on expertise in designing and managing IT systems in operational environments
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity and information assurance requirements
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and/or VMware administration.
• Knowledge of network security principles and tools.
• Experience with DISA STIG implementation, RMF compliance processes, and vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, Splunk, HBSS).

Education

• A Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Engineering MA/MS/ME degree
• Years of experience may be considered in lieu of a masters degree

Security Clearance

• Active Top-Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Certifications and Technical Expertise/Experience:
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II or III certification (e.g., CISSP, CAP, CISM).
• Certifications such as Security+, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, IP CONFIG)
• Experience in Technical Support, Cloud Computing, Information Security, and Compliance
• Installing, configuring, and managing network switches and routers (versed in OSPF, MPLS, SDN, routing/switching on Juniper and Cisco hardware platforms)

Desired Qualifications

• In-depth experience supporting government environments, especially within the DoD.
• Advanced scripting skills for task automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Experience working in a DoD program or product acquisition office or environment