System Administrator

Company: KBR
Location: Niceville
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Title:System Administrator ABOUT THIS POSITION The successful System Administrator (SA) candidate will be part of the distributed KBR team supporting the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) Big Data (BD) and Knowledge Management (KM) Team. As a SA, you will be a critical part of our BDKM team responsible for evaluating customer requirements pertaining to complex big data analytic challenges. This team provides analytical services and solutions to various DoD testing Ranges and acquisition programs. Systems being maintained will consist of an ESXi Hypervisor hosting: Windows, Linux, SQL Server, Active Directory, NTP, etc. with minimal administration of Postgres, MySQL, Hadoop, Hive, and suite of Horton Works tools. Responsibilities: + Work with the distributed team consisting of: data engineers, data scientists, software engineers, network engineers, and cybersecurity team members to support TRMC's big data research and development testing environment. + Take over all aspects of the configuration, maintenance, and cybersecurity of: ESXi Hypervisor and hosted servers, virtual desktops, PKI remote zero client infrastructure, and Local Area Network (LAN)s. + Use their experience and problem-solving skills to provide solutions to complex problems in a manner which meets both functional and security requirements. Primary duty will be the system administration of the environment to include maintaining the cybersecurity of the system. + Keep the team's testing environment operational and in compliance with all TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements. + Frequently work with other distributed team members to discuss current system status and desired future enhancements. + Administration of: Computer systems hardware, network gear, software, information systems & peripheral equipment such as servers, desktops, zero clients, storage devices, and virtualization infrastructure. + Maintain, install, upgrade and configure data systems (Windows/Linux/VMWare/SQL Server), administers operating systems (Windows/Linux), and maintains basic security and recovery procedures such as performing patches and system backups. + Administrate infrastructure including but not limited to: servers, zero clients, malware protection software, HBSS, syslog servers, databases, etc. + Under general supervision, solve complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices. + Use experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes + Upgrade systems and processes as required for enhanced functionality and/or security issue resolution. + Author and/or review configuration change requests and attend all configuration change review board meetings. + Identify potential risks or inefficiencies associated with the configuration of the system and recommends appropriate mitigation strategies. + Ensure compliance with data security policies, relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and TRMC cyber security program implementation plans in accordance with TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements. + Monitor system daily and respond rapidly to security or usability concerns. + Creates and verifies backups of data. + Work with key stakeholders in the A&A team to confirm that the system documentation reflects the current security configuration of the system, in terms of hardware and software components, data flow, interconnections, and ports, protocols, and services + Provide TRMC ISSM cyber security reports, conduct scans and maintain system. + Ensure changes and improvement actions are documented and implemented as required. + Ensure compliance with protection requirements, control procedures, incident management reporting, remote access requirements, and system management for all systems under scope. + Provide remote access technical support to remote test-bed users + Provide network performance analysis and metrics + Provide technical guidance and edits for the KM Team Standard Operating Procedures + Manage PKI in an active directory environment + Manage VM VCenter server and Security Server + Ensure ACAS scanner can access, scan, and report results on all systems in the enclave. + Complete quarterly Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists System Administrators of all seniority levels are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Experience can be substituted for education. There is 25% travel expected for this position. Come join the ITEA award winning TRMC BDKM team and be a part of the team responsible for revolutionizing how data analysis is performed across the entire Department of Defense! Required Qualifications: ?+ Clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance. + Bachelor's Degree OR 8 years additional experience in lieu of degree + Must have experience working in a DoD environment. + Five (5) years Windows Server systems administration experience + Three (3) years of technical experience in support of information assurance/network protection or virtualization projects. + VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) certification, preferable Desktop and Mobility + Linux systems administrator experience + Experience in Engineering, Systems Analysis, Information Assurance, Web Development, or Engineering Management to include: Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems / Equipment Support, and Test and Evaluation. + DoD 8570 certifications (Security+ or equivalent) + Skills using Microsoft Office applications to build reports + Ability to read and understand server / systems logs and produce meaningful issue analysis. Preferred Qualifications: + VMWare VCenter Security Server experience + MacAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) experience + RedHat and / or CentOS experience + The ideal candidate will have experience maintaining systems within a DoD Risk management Framework (RMF) accredited environment, have a strong background in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of virtualization environments (ESXi, VMware Horizon View, RedHat), a strong Windows and Linux administration skills, have a good understanding and experience maintaining zero clients, and Active Directory / LDAP, and must enjoy working on and integrating cutting edge technologies. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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