Systems Administrator, Innovative Defense Technologies, Arlington, VA
Innovative Defense Technologies -
Arlington, VA,
US
Systems Administrator
Date Posted: 2024-06-25
Job description
Description
Background Information:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Systems Administrator to be based in our Arlington, VA office.
Overview:
The Systems Administrator will be responsible for designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the company's network and system infrastructure. The Systems Administrator will also provide technical support and guidance to users and other IT staff. Additionally, the Systems Administrator will work closely with the Security Manager and other IT team members to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of the network and system environment.
All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance
Responsibilities Include:
EEO Statement:
Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Information:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Systems Administrator to be based in our Arlington, VA office.
Overview:
The Systems Administrator will be responsible for designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the company's network and system infrastructure. The Systems Administrator will also provide technical support and guidance to users and other IT staff. Additionally, the Systems Administrator will work closely with the Security Manager and other IT team members to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of the network and system environment.
All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and monitor the company's network and system infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, servers, workstations, and other devices.
- Perform network and system administration tasks, such as user account management, backup and recovery, patch management, antivirus updates, and software installation.
- Implement and enforce network and system security policies and best practices, such as firewall rules, access control lists, encryption, authentication, and auditing.
- Harden and secure network configurations across the environment, using standard guidance like the NIST 800-53 Control Series and DISA STIGs or equivalent guidance
- Troubleshoot and resolve network and system issues, such as connectivity problems, performance issues, hardware failures, and security breaches.
- Document and maintain network and system configurations, diagrams, procedures, and inventory.
- Research and evaluate new network and system technologies and solutions.
- Provide technical support and training to users and other IT staff.
- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to network and system emergencies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in network and system administration, preferably in a Cisco and Windows environment.
- Certifications in CCNA and Security+ or equivalent.
- Experience in a Cisco-managed network environment, including expertise in IOS and NexusOS environments, including Cisco ISE.
- Strong knowledge of network and system protocols, standards, and technologies, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN, WLAN, LAN, WAN, Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, SQL, IIS, etc.
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs, STIGViewer, NIST 800-53 Security Controls, and associated tools/techniques.
- Proficient in network and system troubleshooting tools and techniques, such as ping, traceroute, nslookup, ipconfig, netstat, telnet, ssh, etc.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
- Ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly.
EEO Statement:
Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.