System Administrator/Information Systems Security

$95,000 - $120,000/Yr

Tactical Engineering And Analysis - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The System Administrator role focuses on supporting Joint Mission Integration and Experimentation (JMIE) by managing and maintaining system administration tasks across Windows and UNIX/Linux platforms. The position requires a blend of technical skills in system and network administration, cybersecurity compliance, and documentation management, ensuring adherence to DoD policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in System Administration (Intermediate - Advanced) for Windows and UNIX/Linux systems.
• Implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows and UNIX/Linux installations in accordance with DoD policies.
• Basic network engineering knowledge, including design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting technical issues on Windows and UNIX/Linux platforms, including administrative issues and bug fixes.
• Executing patch management, including installation of security updates and reinforcement measures.
• Advising on the design and implementation of a software and network infrastructure development environment.
• Providing independent support for Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes.
• Creating Risk Management Framework (RMF) submissions for new and existing systems.
• Collecting and reviewing information security artifacts for C&A review.
• Administering and managing IA Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) and security Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) mitigations.
• Preparing and maintaining security-related documentation.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in system administration.
• DoD approved IAT Level II Baseline Certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, with six years of experience; Bachelor's Degree in a technical field is desired.
• CompTIA Security + certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Familiarization with cloud development environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $95,000.00 to $120,000.00 annually, depending on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Work schedule flexibility with a 9/80 workweek.