System Administrator (3444) (Secret)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)

Patuxent River, MD

SMX is seeking a driven and talented System Administrator to support our customers mission. The customer's mission provides a persistent capability for linking distributed facilities, enabling DoD customers to develop and test warfighting capabilities in a Joint Context. This initiative offers a test infrastructure composed of the necessary components for conducting Joint distributed test events. Cost-effective integration of live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) test resources is undertaken to configure support according to users' needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration of: Computer systems hardware, network gear, software, information systems & peripheral equipment such as servers, desktops, zero clients, storage devices, and virtualization infrastructure.

• Provide TRMC ISSM cyber security reports, conduct scans and maintain system.

• Maintains, installs, upgrades and configures data systems (Windows/Linux/VMWare/SQL Server), administers operating systems (Windows/Linux), and maintains basic security and recovery procedures such as performing patches and system backups.

• Administration of infrastructure including but not limited to: servers, zero clients, malware protection software, HBSS, syslog servers, databases, etc.

• Upgrades systems and processes as required for enhanced functionality and/or security issue resolution.

• Authors and/or reviews configuration change requests and attends all configuration change review board meetings.

• Identifies potential risks or inefficiencies associated with the configuration of the system and recommends appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Manage PKI in an active directory environment

• Manage VM VCenter server and Security Server

• Ensure ACAS scanner can access, scan, and report results on all systems in the enclave.

• Complete quarterly Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists

• Ensures compliance with data security policies, relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and TRMC cyber security program implementation plans in accordance with TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements.

• Monitors system daily and responds rapidly to security or usability concerns.

• Provide remote access technical support to remote test-bed users

• Provide network performance analysis and metrics

• Provide technical guidance and edits for the KM Team Standard Operating Procedures

• Creates and verifies backups of data

Required Skills:

• Clearance Required: DoD Secret Security Clearance. Top Secret/SCI preferred

• Available to work onsite at Patuxent River NAS 5 days/week

• Must have experience working in a DoD environment.

• 5 years Windows Server systems administration experience

• Linux systems administrator experience

• Three (3) years of technical experience in support of information assurance/network protection or virtualization projects.

• DoD 8570 certifications (Security+ or equivalent)

• Skills using Microsoft Office applications to build reports

Desired Skills:

• Under general supervision can solve complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices.

• Experience in Engineering, Systems Analysis, Information Assurance, Web Development, or Engineering Management to include: Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems / Equipment Support, and Test and Evaluation.

• Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes

• Ability to read and understand server / systems logs and produce meaningful issue analysis.

• Ability to Work with key stakeholders in the A&A team to confirm that the system documentation reflects the current security configuration of the system, in terms of hardware and software components, data flow, interconnections, and ports, protocols, and services

• Ability to Ensure changes and improvement actions are documented and implemented as required.

• Ability to Ensure compliance with protection requirements, control procedures, incident management reporting, remote access requirements, and system management for all systems under scope.

• VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) certification, preferable Desktop and Mobility

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At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.

Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.