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Systems Planning & Analysis · 10 hours ago

Systems Administrator

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking an Information Systems Security Administrator (ISSA) who will implement technical controls to support the Cybersecurity Program and provide mentorship for junior system administrators. The ISSA will also conduct technical inspections, prepare security documentation, and support compliance with various cybersecurity standards.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implement technical controls to support the Cybersecurity Program, which ensures secure operations in network and computing environments at various classification levels

Provide mentorship and guidance for junior system administrators troubleshooting and performing end-user support services for classified systems

Design, build, install and configure physical and virtual servers/systems, virus updates, patching, maintenance, and performance tuning

Collaborate with team members to develop creative, secure, and innovative solutions for complex technical issues

Conduct reviews and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional

Prepare and maintain security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, performing audits, and leading incident response activities

Interface with Government personnel and maintain a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and other Government directed actions

Support Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Technical Reviews and Command Cybersecurity Readiness Inspections (CCRI) as the subject matter expert for systems administration

Qualification

System AdministrationWindows / Active DirectorySecurity+ CEMicrosoft Domains ManagementDISA STIG ComplianceVulnerability ManagementVMWare TechnologiesCustomer SupportProblem SolvingTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology related field or equivalent work experience and certifications

Minimum of five (5) years system administration experience with two (2) or more years direct experience administrating networked classified systems in a Windows / Active Directory environment

Must meet Department of Defense 8140 certification requirements at IAT Level II. Acceptable certifications include Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GISCP, and GSEC

Experience configuring systems for compliance using Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and STIG Viewer

Expertise managing Microsoft Domains and Domain Services (AD, DNS, DHCP, File Services, GPOs, etc.)

Ability to exercise independent judgement and manage a team of up to six (6) system administrators with varying levels of expertise

Superior problem solving and time management capabilities

Excellent customer relations and customer support skills

Active DoD Top Secret security clearance