IT System Administrator *Active Clearance Required*

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The IT Systems Administrator (SA) will be required to perform duties that include elevated privileges, such as managing active directory, troubleshooting user related issues, and installing hardware/software.  As a trusted custodian to the Company’s sensitive information and/or systems, the SA will be expected to maintain professional conduct and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of any information system to which they may have access. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Establish and maintain classified information systems following DOD, DSS, NIST, and JSIG guidelines, including but not limited to:

• Responsible for network address assignment, routing protocols, and routing table configuration as well as configuration of authentication and authorization – directory services. Performs maintenance of network servers: file servers, intrusion detection systems, routers, switches, etc.
• Maintains the hardware and software that comprises the network (data, voice and video) including the deployment, maintenance and monitoring of active network gear; switches, routers, firewalls, and appliances
• Performs anti-virus definitions updates, and patch management. Manages active directory, group policy, files shares, backups and restores, etc.
• Perform system administration duties to include troubleshooting of information system errors
• Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures to restrict unauthorized use of data systems and databases
• Ensure users have need-to-know for the data they are accessing
• Installs new and existing hardware/software. Manages disaster recovery functions for information systems
• Support, maintain and administer third party applications
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all hardware on a routine and scheduled basis
• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems
• Enforce change management and compliance processes
• Work as a technical resource on assigned projects
• Independent analysis, communication, and problem solving

Other Job Functions

• Other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  

None

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:   

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have active security clearnance (within 5 years of last investigation)
• Requires AA/AS degree in a related technical field and a minimum of 3 years directly related experience or comparable work experience in lieu of degree 
• Must be DOD 8570 Compliant (Net+, Security + or higher)
• Aable to obtain TS Security Clearance requires U.S. Citizenship
• Strong experience with hardening Windows 10, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012 R2, and Server 2016 operating systems
• Strong customer service orientation
• Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and follow through with assignments to full completion
• Working knowledge with vulnerability and compliance scanning tools (SCAP, WASSP, etc.)
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, network switching, routing and infrastructure cabling. Must be able to configure switches by using a work instruction for Isolated LANs and WANs
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST and/or JSIG/JFAN-6/3 requirements
• Familiarity with Linux and Cisco IOS operating systems
• Familiarity with SQL/Oracle Databases 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Network +, Security + or Higher Certification 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• May work extended hours or weekends and have on-call schedule/duties

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 25-50% - May be required between customer site and/or other KUAS locations