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Research Innovations Incorporated · 23 hours ago

Systems Administrator II (Corp198)

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. They are seeking a motivated mid-level Systems Administrator II to maintain and secure information systems, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and managing network infrastructure in a classified environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataCloud ComputingCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMachine Learning

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assisting with defining security requirements and designing solutions, providing guidance and implementing direction related to security technologies in secure, classified facilities

Applying Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 controls to obtain and/or maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for information systems (Linux/Windows) within government contractor environments

Performing network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration, performance monitoring, and account management best practices for MS Servers/Windows and Linux

Configuring and maintaining user account management interfaces and system supports, including direct customer interface in secure settings

Utilizing security management capabilities and ensuring a secure, DoD-compliant service and system architecture

Participating in the development of technical and/or management controls and implementing services in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements for protecting the Confidentiality of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Identifying and implementing security designs, preparing and maintaining engineering and security-related documentation tailored to government contractor standards

Providing technical advice related to system security, vulnerabilities, security architecture, and security policies in classified environments

Ensuring the rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies and procedures

Working knowledge of classified environments and oversight on vulnerability assessments; defining, negotiating, and executing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) events

Supporting the scheduling, performing, and maintaining of records for required information system auditing, patching, maintenance, software/hardware changes, and malware scanning based on evolving threats/vulnerabilities and compliance requirements

Building servers (physical and virtual) and workstations (Windows/Linux), both physical and virtual, in secure facilities

Managing networking switches, routers, and firewalls, including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting in DoD-compliant environments to ensure secure data flow and network integrity

Qualification

DoD 8140 certificationsLinux system administrationWindows system administrationRisk Management FrameworkInformation AssuranceNetwork security administrationVMware virtualizationSecurity InformationEvent ManagementSoft skills

Required

Must hold applicable DoD 8140 certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent baseline certifications for Information Assurance Technician/Manager roles)

This role requires an active US TS/SCI security clearance

Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Linux and Windows system administration in mid-level roles, preferably in secure settings

Experience with security features and/or vulnerabilities of various operating systems as defined by NSA, NIST, DISA (STIGs), and/or USCYBERCOM

Experience with network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account management best practices for MS Windows and Linux

Optimized system operations and resource utilization, performing system capacity analysis and planning

Experience with Information Assurance (IA) vulnerability identification/remediation/testing and related network and system test tools (e.g., Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP))

Experience with information security toolsets such as anti-virus, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and/or Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems/Network Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS/NIDS)

Experience with VMware virtualization technologies, both server and desktop environments

Hands-on experience managing firewalls, network switches, and routers in secure environments

Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision, with a proven ability to work independently in classified facilities

Experience implementing DoD and Federal Risk Management Framework, IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls, and developing/maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation

Assisted in the implementation of required government policies (e.g., DAAPM, NISPOM, JSIG), made recommendations on process tailoring, participated in and documented process activities

Applied Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) processes and National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (32 CFR/NISPOM) requirements, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD)-503 publications, and the Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253 to new or existing information systems