System Administrator III; Windows

System Administrator III (Windows)

Engineering Services Network - ESN

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission‑critical services including engineering and technical support, strategic and program management, testing and evaluation, operations support, and information technology.

We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Development/Services & ISO 9001:2015.

Position located on site in Chesapeake, VA
. This role supports a contract with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), Atlantic, in Norfolk, VA. The contract includes Independent Validation & Verification, Operations, Sustainment, and Installation support. The Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) systems provide near real‑time material‑based readiness reporting to the Defense Readiness Reporting System – Navy (DRRS‑N) and provide three additional primary capabilities to the Fleet including Ashore and Afloat systems.

In addition to cybersecurity, the role includes automated software testing, Scrum Master support, operation in the AWS Cloud, management of JIRA/Confluence, and project support.

• Planning, implementing, upgrading, and/or monitoring cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber‑resilient network.
• Assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and proposing and implementing remediation actions or risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring appropriate security controls are in place that safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure.
• Responding to computer security breaches to re‑establish protections and making required reports.
• Schedule is Monday through Friday with some weekend support required.
• Performs other duties and works schedules as assigned by management, which may include changes to duties, responsibilities, or work hours as required to meet contractual obligations, mission requirements, or the needs of the organization.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• Required certification – preferred certifications include AWS Security Specialty and Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
• Ten (10) years of experience preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, including Assessment and Authorization requirements.
• Specific Experience – three (3) years' experience conducting security audits on IT infrastructure and managing appropriate scans and STIG checklists.
• Experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), including execution of RMF Steps 1-6, development of security authorization packages (System Security Plan, POA&M, SAR, etc.), and coordination with Authorizing Officials (AO) and Security Control Assessors (SCA). Two (2) years of experience designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Microsoft Windows based networks.
• Familiarity with Navy use of eMASS for submission and tracking of RMF packages.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity for Navy Ashore and Afloat platforms.

Active DoD Secret Clearance Required

Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 per year