What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator (supporting Naval Research Lab) - Security Clearance Required position at ASRC Federal?
The System Administrator position will join a team performing IT administration and support of a LAN / WAN environment which provides services on Linux, Unix, Windows, Cisco and other network and peripheral systems to support BPTF’s mission and administrative network activities.
The successful candidate will provide Linux Server and workstation support, maintenance of network devices, services and applications, as well as user support, diagnostics and troubleshooting. Fundamental knowledge of supporting network devices such as firewalls, switches, modems, and routers is desired. The successful candidate will also possess experience supporting Linux related software, protocols, client / server environments, VM, and remote access. Demonstrated experience should include diagnosing, troubleshooting and correcting problems with LAN / WAN services in order to install, configure, maintain and upgrade software on network systems. Strong understanding of network and system security is required. Familiarity with DISA STIGS, NIST guidelines, DoD Accreditation and Common Criteria, and DISA recommended best practices is desirable.
Some specific job duties would include :
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Linux servers and desktops
- Configuration of network hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc.
- Maintenance of system configuration requirements and operating systems to established standards and requirements
- Periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning
- Research and recommend innovative equipment, software, and techniques to improve the network
- Leverage and implement automated approaches for systems administration tasks.
- Daily system monitoring to verify the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, system and key processes, system and application logs and verification of completion of scheduled jobs including backups
- Regular security scanning and monitoring to identify possible intrusions
- User account maintenance as required
- Support for User / Operator requests for assistance on configured systems
- Recovery from hardware and software failures per recovery plans, and coordination and communication with affected users in a timely manner
- Application of operating system and application patches and upgrades on a regular basis per DoD and project guidance
- Upgrade administrative tools and utilities
- Configure / add new services as necessary and as defined by project guidance
- Maintain all DoD and project operational configurations and procedures as defined
Requirements :
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
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