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KBR, Inc. · 1 month ago

System Administrator (SA) SME

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $126K/yr

5+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and advanced technology solutions for national security. The System Administrator (SA) SME will provide critical virtualization administration support, ensuring the integrity and security of mission systems while contributing to the design and optimization of defense systems.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as primary SA in inventorying, performing system and server backups and backup drives, weekly full system and daily incremental backups of server hardware, software, and other resources

Performs systems administration services to manage and secure mission systems computers, workstations, terminals, and associated equipment to allow access to data and computer applications software

Maintains and performs review of audit logs for security vulnerabilities and system maintenance

Assists the Cybersecurity SME in reviewing system security information and maintain relevant cybersecurity certifications and applicable operating system and/or computing environment certifications

Recommends improved data backup and recovery solutions to minimize the risk of data loss and reduce recovery times

Reconfigures equipment to support new applications, re-engineered equipment, and new uses of WSOMS systems

Assists in the creation, maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting of various virtual machines present in WSOMS

Maintains clear and up-to-date documentation of data recovery procedures for different scenarios

Regularly evaluates current solutions and evaluates the newest commercial standards

Confirm patches and fixes are applied and implemented correctly

Ensures WSOMS systems compliance with AFI 17-130 Cybersecurity Program Management

Provides Operating System Support

Provides an initial diagnosis of the issue, including the scope of impact and potential causes

Implements corrective actions and configuration changes to resolve issues

Designs, develops and supports application software to meet the needs of the mission

Administers physical and virtual servers, supporting computers and peripherals

Administers user IDs and passwords

Inventories systems, servers, software and peripherals, creates operating system scripts and coordinate upgrades in accordance with standard operating practices (SOPs)

Qualification

Virtual Machine AdministrationCybersecurity CertificationOperating System SupportVMWareWindowsLinuxSoft Skills

Required

BA/BS degree and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree

Requires DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) Cybersecurity certification

Computing Environment Certification (VMWare, Windows, Linux) and Security + DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program

Meet personnel security and training requirements for duties as required by DAFMAN 17- 1303, DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program

US Citizen

Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required

Proficient in Virtual Machine (VM) Ware and Hyper-Virtual (Hyper-V), and familiar with other virtualization protocols

Solid understanding of satellite communications (SATCOM)/telecommunications

Experience maintaining operating system software including but not limited to Windows, Unix, Linux, and Virtual Memory System (VMS)

Preferred

Experience with Wideband Satellite Operations Centers (WSOCs) and RSSCs highly desired

Experience with communications, operational and physical security requirements for the generation, handling, marking, controlling, protecting, and disposition of classified material and information

Understanding of cybersecurity and database administration

Qualified in all operational positions within the WSOC

Familiar with the Guardians and AF Civilians IAW: AFI13- 602V1_SPOCSUP_SPOCGM2022-01 qualification process

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees