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Intel Corporation · 1 month ago

System Administrator - Government IT Security

US, California, Santa Clara

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$89K/yr - $174K/yr

3+ years exp

Intel Corporation is a leading technology company that provides secure products and services to the U.S. Government. They are seeking a skilled System Administrator to support critical government IT infrastructure and information security operations, focusing on system hardening, compliance management, and security tool deployment.

Semiconductors

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and harden IT systems (Windows and Linux) in accordance with STIGs, NIST 800-53, and RMF security/compliance standards

Deploy and manage security tools such as Nessus, Splunk, and ACAS to support vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting

Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation, validating results through STIG Viewer, SCAP scans, and other compliance tools

Perform lifecycle and configuration management, including secure builds, deployments, and patching

Monitor and maintain system performance and security, ensuring continuous Authorization to Operate (ATO)

Collaborate with Information Security teams to assess, analyze, and respond to findings; support audits and inspections as required

Develop and maintain documentation, including SOPs, process guides, and IT policies

Qualification

NIST 800-53System HardeningWindows Operating SystemsLinux Operating SystemsVulnerability ManagementCompliance ManagementIT Lifecycle ManagementDocumentation SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem Solving

Required

US Citizenship required

Active US Government TS Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in the Government Information Technology (IT) and Information Security Industry, -or- a High School Diploma with at least 5+ years of relevant experience in the Government Information Technology (IT) and Information Security Industry

3+ years of experience with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-137, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

3+ years of experience with Windows Operating Systems -or- Linux Operating Systems

3+ years of experience with hardening devices, configuring and managing logging capabilities and performing vulnerability remediation

Experience with IT Lifecycle and configuration management, including workstation and server builds, deployments, and patching

Experience utilizing tools such as STIG Viewer, SCAP scanners, and manual validation techniques to ensure compliance

Experience applying and maintaining information security controls

Preferred

Active US Government Security Clearance with a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CASP, CISSP), within 6 months of starting the position and an OS specific certification

Experience with RMF as it relates to Systems Administration

Experience using industry-standard security tools for audit reduction, vulnerability management, and malware detection, including: ACAS, Tenable Nessus, Splunk, SCAP, Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, EPO, and Trellix

Experience with cloud security principles and experience working with cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure) in environments requiring compliance with federal or DoD security standards