Intermediate Classified Systems Administrator

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MITRE's Classified Enterprise Infrastructure is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator. A successful candidate will be delivering timely, effective, and sustainable capabilities to various projects across MNS and MPS sector offices helping to ensure the warfighter's & homeland's mission success.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Apply full range of knowledge to maintain technical security of information systems processing collateral and controlled unclassified information
• Work in a mixed, classified environment where there are government compliance audits
• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure systems and network devices to comply with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) & Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) requirements
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
• Update servers, clients, applications, antivirus updates, maintain Active Directory, DNS, Continuous Monitoring logging, SCAP, etc.
• Assist Lab Manager/ISSM with coordination between sponsors, MITRE project leaders, and MITRE's accreditation officials to obtain formal accreditation to operate classified information systems
• Research new hardware / software products to acquire life cycle replacements and maintain software licenses
• Apply security patches and update Anti-Virus
• Have a familiarity with network concepts, Microsoft Windows (10/11), Microsoft Server 2019/2022), and Linux operating systems, client-server architectures, virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi 7/8), and basic troubleshooting concepts
• Independently identify relevant technologies/topics and learn new technical skills
• Participate in continuous monitoring of classified systems per security control CA-7 of NIST 800-53 Rev 4, with 397 base controls & 1.6K assessment procedures
• Perform daily data transfers in support project needs
• Assist with monthly vulnerability scans using Tenable Security Center, review results, & remediate noncompliance
• Serve as a member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) to review and provide technical assistance with system design and modifications
• Support site audio/visual teleconferencing systems during scheduled meetings to ensure successful system operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS
• In accordance with DoD 8570.01M, the selected individual must meet the requirements of an IAT Level II as a condition of employment and computing environment training/certification.
• Security Certification / 8570 Certification - IAT Level II (Must possess certification within 6-months of hire date)
• 1 year of relevant system administration experience
• This position requires 5 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in Systems Administration
• DoD TS

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret

Work Location Type:
Onsite

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