Classified Systems Administrator

The MITRE Corporation • Mclean, VA • 3h ago

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Department Summary:

The team seeks a full-time Senior Systems Administrator to support the deployment, operation, and maintenance of IT systems in Classified lab environment. This is a role best suited for someone who has prior experience working as a classified IT Systems Administrator. This is an on-premises position on our McLean Va campus.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Building and hardening Windows, Linux, Hypervisor systems, such as VMware

Patching and updating Windows and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) server and desktop operating systems

Updating anti-virus software definitions for Windows/Linux server and workstation

User maintenance activities on both Windows and Linux operating systems

Perform general systems administration (patching, updates, user support) of:

Windows & Linux desktops and servers

Network switches

VMware ESXi, vCenter platforms

Network Storage Systems

Configuring Certificate Services & Authority

Performing Server Backups

Powershell scripting for automation, task scheduling and systems administration

Maintenance of other systems/services according to project needs (Splunk, Nessus Scanner/Tenable Security Center, Trellix Endpoint Security, Forescout, etc..)

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Top Secret-level clearance

Working knowledge of server and client operating systems. (Win10, Srv2016+, RHEL, Ubuntu Linux)?

Fundamental understanding of lab IT architecture??

Fundamental understanding of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.?

Fundamental understanding of operating system command-line tools.?

Ability to interface with customers and provide a high level of customer service?

Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.?

Ability to collaborate effectively with others

This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site .

Preferred Qualifications:

Security+ Certification / 8570 Certification - IAT Level II

Must earn certification within 6-months of hire date

Experience with one or more programming/scripting languages (Chef, Ansible, Powershell, Bash, Python, etc.)

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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