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Viasat · 22 hours ago

Systems/Network Administrator (Clearance Required)

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $168K/yr

6+ years exp

Viasat is a company focused on delivering global communication solutions. They are seeking an onsite System/Network Administrator to provide technical and cybersecurity support for their Information System, ensuring systems are operated and maintained according to standards.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems and COMSEC devices; be responsible for IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems; provide technical and user support for several stand-alone, LAN and WAN systems; maintain records of HW/SW revisions, perform various configuration management activities, virus updates, account management, etc., ensuring all actions are documented as required under RMF standards and company policies

Perform various configuration management, system/network maintenance, and account management duties

Maintain change management records, security audits, and logging information on all classified networked and standalone systems, reporting results to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Participate in cybersecurity and continuous monitoring, analysis, and response activities

Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with the governing authority guidance and customer directives

Listen to the needs of our customers and work with stakeholders to provide quality and prompt support, escalating opportunities for improvement to team leaders and our DevOps team to enhance operational efficiencies and minimize security risks

May from time to time provide support to the local security representative

Qualification

Linux administrationWindows Server administrationDoD RMF executionNetwork troubleshootingCybersecurity supportScriptingAutomationMulti-taskingAnalytical reasoningTechnical supportInterpersonal skillsCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of additional experience

6+ year of experience administering and securing Linux (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu); Windows Server (WIN 10/11, Win Server 2019/22/25); Active Directory; logging and monitoring, file systems, group policy, backup management, and other systems administration

4+ years in DoD and industrial sectors; skilled in DoD RMF execution, system hardening, and continuous monitoring using industry-standard tools (e.g., Nessus, Splunk, Trellix ePO, Tenable.SC, etc.)

2+ years of experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting classified networks; with confidence in IP routing, subnetting, as well as configuration, keying, and upgrading Type 1 encryption devices

Strong skills in research, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to address troubleshooting and develop recommendations for continual improvement

Excellent written and interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of individuals

Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

DoD 8140.01 Certification (CISSP, Security+, etc.)

Ability to lift and carry IT hardware and peripherals

Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret

Travel Required: 10-25%, depending on the business need