Systems Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Systems Administrator 3 with Security Clearance
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator 3, in Baltimore, MD. Job  Pay Rate: $115 - $120/hr

Job Description:

• Perform as a Windows/VMware systems administrator.

• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.

• Design, implement, and manage complex information systems to improve organizational efficiency and align with business goals.

• Design and implement VMware high-availability virtualized infrastructures.

• Maintain compatibility with existing architectures when implementing system enhancements.

• Develop and maintain Microsoft Power Shell scripts and Microsoft Group Policies.

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.

• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.

• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading, patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

• Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.

• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.

• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.

• Make recommendations on the purchase of hardware, software, and system components.

• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.

• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.

• Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• Current Security +CE certification; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.

• Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information security related field.

• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.

• Server management experience.

• Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs;
Cisco experience and/or certification.

• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.

• VMWare experience with current version.

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