Systems Administrator (Corp190)

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.

Currently, RII is seeking a motivated, mission oriented System Administrator in the Melbourne, FL area with strong customer relationships. At RII, you will help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Help manage large volumes of critical, real-time information about issues from global to local. Get s#it done.

This role requires an active US TS/SCI security clearance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Defining security requirements and design solutions, providing guidance and implementing direction related to security technologies
• Applying Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 controls to obtain and/or maintain Authority to Operate for information systems (Linux/Windows)
• Experience with network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account management best practices for MS Servers/Windows and Linux
• Configuring and maintaining user account management interfaces and system supports including direct customer interface
• Utilizing security management capabilities and helping ensure a secure and DoD compliant service and system architecture
• Participating in the development of technical and/or management controls and implementing services in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements for protecting the Confidentiality of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• Identifying and implementing security design and preparing and maintaining engineering and security related documentation
• Providing technical advice related to system security, vulnerabilities, security architecture and security policies
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security information assurance policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of classified environments and oversight on vulnerability assessments; defining, negotiating, and executing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) events
• Scheduling, performing and maintaining records of required information system auditing, patching, maintenance, software/hardware changes, and malware scanning based on evolving threat/vulnerabilities and compliance requirements
• Building servers (physical and virtual), workstations (Windows/Linux) both physical and virtual
  
  

What You Have Done

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Linux and Windows system administration
• Experience with security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems as defined by NSA, NIST, DISA (STIGs) and/or USCYBERCOM
• Experience with network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account management best practices for MS Windows and Linux
• Experience with Information Assurance (IA) vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools; e.g., Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
• Experience with information security toolsets such as anti-virus, security information and event management (SEIM), and/or HIDS/ NIDS
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies
• Experience with firewalls, network switches, WAPs
• Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Experience implementing DoD and Federal Risk Management Framework, IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation
• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., DAAPM, NISPOM, JSIG), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities
• Applying Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency(DCSA) processes and National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (32 CFR/NISPOM) requirements, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD)-503 publications, and the Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253 to new or existing information systems
  
  

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.