Job Title / Level
System Administrator - TS-SCI Required!
Clearance Required?
Top Secret/SCI
Location:
Dahlgren, VA 22485 US (Primary)
% Travel
None
Job Description
Are you a System Administrator w/ TS-SCI Clearance seeking a new opportunity? We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to work on our JWAC contract in Dahlgren, VA.
As a System Administrator, you will:
- Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
- Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
- Be part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
A week in the life of a Systems Administrator:
- Have a detailed understanding of Windows and Linux systems and be able to apply that knowledge
- Perform systems administration and operation of JWAC networks and systems.
- Provide senior-level server maintenance and troubleshoot system errors for SIEM systems, audit log collectors, Windows, and Linux logging tool. (LogRhythm is current SIEM tool.)
- Apply knowledge of SIEM management tools such as LogRhythm to support all aspects of JWAC cybersecurity as the basis for the auditing and network security monitoring capability.
- Provide input for, and maintain, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide documentation of service workflows, system configurations, and routine tasks.
- Operate, administer, and upgrade computer systems, devices, and software to include configuration, provisioning for use, integration with storage and networking, load balancing and optimization, patching, software installation, updating, backup, restoration, and electronic and manual data transfer.
- Deploy software which includes scheduling, executing, and troubleshooting the deployment of software applications.
- Provision and deliver computer systems and services.
- Maintain computer systems in a fully operational state through monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, and performing repair and restoration activities to a compliant operational state.
- Perform periodic reporting of system status to include uptime, incidents, problems, and open issues, etc.
Job Requirements
- TS/SCI Clearance Required or SCI Eligible!
- IAT Level II (Security +) Required
- Experience in the following preferred:
- Windows server administration within a DoD environment, OS administration related to log messages, and firewall messages.
- Windows 11, Linux, and Microsoft Windows Server 2022 administration log messages.
- Network and firewall logs (Palo Alto is preferred).
- Automation using either Puppet, PowerShell, Cloudbolt, or Ansible.
- SIEM solutions.
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.
Company Awards:
- Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
- Energage National Best Workplaces, National
- Washington Post Best Workplaces
Veteran Hiring Awards:
- GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
- BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times
- TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - 110,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
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