Classified System Administrator
Alexandria, VA 
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Job Description
Classified System Administrator
Job Locations US-VA-Alexandria
ID 2024-18310 Category Information Technology Security Clearance Requirement Top Secret Type Regular Full-Time Level Mid-level
Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Classified Operations team under SPA's Information Technology Department establishes and maintains the security posture of both classified and unclassified technology infrastructure required by our analysts to deliver timely, objective and cost-effective analysis.

SPA has an immediate need for a Classified System Administrator.

Responsibilities

The System Administrator implements technical controls to support the Cybersecurity Program, which ensures secure operations in network and computing environments at various classification levels. The System Administrator is also responsible for providing mentorship and guidance for junior system administrators troubleshooting and performing end-user support services for classified systems. In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager while designing, building, installing and configuring physical and virtual servers/systems, virus updates, patching, maintenance, and performance tuning. As the System Administrator, you will be expected to collaborate with team members to develop creative, secure, and innovative solutions for complex technical issues. You will also support Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Technical Reviews and Command Cybersecurity Readiness Inspections (CCRI) as the subject matter expert for systems administration.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

    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.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience validating system compliance using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Validation Tool.
  • Experience using WSUS / IVANTI to manage updates and patches.
  • Experience using VMWare virtualization technologies including ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere.

MCR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 years
Required Security Clearance
Top Secret
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