System Administrator NEW

Synaptek Corporation - Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Belvoir, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The System Administrator role at TekSynap is a critical position responsible for providing comprehensive IT operational services in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) at Fort Belvoir, VA. This role serves as the primary point of contact for help desk, break-fix, and systems administration support, ensuring that all IT operations and systems comply with Department of Defense (DoD) information security requirements. The System Administrator will collaborate with various divisions to deliver technical, logistical, and administrative support, contributing to the overall mission of NE-MA.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-user support to resolve technical problems related to standalone operating systems and IT applications.
• Perform system administration functions on NE-MA standalone Windows (7, 10) and Redhat Linux based operating systems and applications.
• Draft DTRA IT operating procedures, techniques, and baseline configuration guides.
• Manage and secure VMWARE virtual images Linux and Windows based systems utilizing STIGs and industry standard practices.
• Perform operations and maintenance support on standalone Laptop PC and systems.
• Provide technical support on digital cameras and media.
• Assist with logistical support for the issuance, tracking, shipping, and receiving of personal computers, laptops, Cameras, and digital media.
• Participate and assist in researching IT solutions in support of technology refresh as required to support IT system development and life cycle activities.
• Create and distribute operating system image on standalone laptop PCs.
• Install, configure, manage baseline operating systems, and NE-MA supported applications.
• Troubleshoot operating system and NE-MA application faults and errors.
• Support Government mandated IT Security policies and procedures.
• Interface with Information System Security Managers and Officers in support of all applicable IT security policies and procedures.
• Perform media protection in accordance with DOD security policies, and degauss and wipe hard drives as required.
• Perform vulnerability scans of operating system utilizing approved security scanner.
• Resolve IT related Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and remediate software vulnerabilities via security patching and specialized software configurations.
• Support Risk Management Framework and assist in security assessment of IT environment as required.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field (AS, BS)
• US Citizen
• Top Secret clearance required
• 8570 IAT II level certification, i.e. Security + CE

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Vacation time
• Holidays