Systems Administrator - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Systems Administrator Support Specialist to deliver Windows Server and Linux administration for advanced IT infrastructure.

You will advise on IT and networking issues and work with IT/Cybersecurity Teams, Program Managers, and domain experts across air, space, and cyber to support government assessments. The role requires DoD information assurance proficiency and DoD/USAF SA experience, with strong communication skills and Top Secret/SAP

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in IT and system administration.
• DoD8570 Level II certification is required.
• Experience with cyber systems development, sustainment and testing.
• Knowledge of DoD/USAF information assurance requirements (JSIG, RMF, JAFAN).
• Familiarity with SAP/SCI access and security accreditation procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Windows Server and Linux administration for advanced IT infrastructure.
• Offer technical advice on IT and networking issues.
• Interact daily with IT/Cybersecurity Teams, PMs, and domain experts.
• Support government programs across air, space, cyber domains in assessments and planning.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/USAF information assurance requirements and security processes.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Linux administration

DoD 8570 Level II

Cybersecurity

Network security

Information assurance

Communication skills

DoD/USAF SA concepts

Interagency collaboration

System integration/test

Education

Associate’s degree in IT field

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Master’s degree in IT-related field

Job description

The Systems Administrator Support Specialist will provide specialized Information Technology and network administration in support of advanced IT infrastructure development. Your focus will be to provide Windows Server/Linux administration. But you will also provide technical advice on advanced IT and networking issues. Interact daily with Information Technology/Cybersecurity Teams, Program Managers, and industry subject matter experts across multiple domains (air, space, cyber) to assist the government with technical assessments and strategic planning.

Qualifications Required

• 8-12 years of experience required.
• DoD8570 Level II
• Cyber Systems development and sustainment
• Network protection, attack, exploitation.
• Integration and test for DoD and USAF systems
• DoD, USAF, and interagency information assurance requirements
• DoD, USAF, and interagency security accreditation procedures
• Current applicable SAP and SCI information assurance requirements (JSIG, RMF, JAFAN, etc.)
• DoD and /or USAF Special Access Programs
• Numerous methods of communication/data transmission
• Candidates must possess and demonstrate proven communication skills- written and verbal.

Education

• Associate’s degree in IT related field with 5+ years of direct IT and systems administration experience.
• Technical bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field (cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering) desired.
• Technical master’s degree in an IT-related field (cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering) highly desired.

Clearance Requirements

Candidates for this position must possess a current TOP SECRET clearance and be eligible for access to both TOP SECRET Special Access Programs (SAPs) and TOP SECRET Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). With at least 12 months of SAP experience within the last 3 years.

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements

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