What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secure Network Systems Administrator position at VTG Defense?
Overview
What will you do?
Do you have what it takes?
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
The Secure Network System Administrator for the Intelligence Community will oversee and maintain the IT infrastructure within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). This role ensures the secure operation of classified systems, networks, and hardware in compliance with government regulations and organizational policies. This role is 100% onsite in Herndon, VA.
What will you do?
- System Administration:
- Manage and maintain secure networks, servers, and workstations within the SCIF.
- Install, configure, and update operating systems, software, and hardware.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Security and Compliance:
- Enforce DoD, NIST, and Intelligence Community (IC) security guidelines, including RMF and STIG compliance.
- Implement and maintain security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and patch management to mitigate security risks.
- Maintain physical and logical security protocols to protect classified information.
- Incident Response and Monitoring:
- Monitor network traffic and logs for security incidents and respond to alerts promptly.
- Document and report security incidents per organizational protocols and government requirements.
- Access Management:
- Configure and manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies in Active Directory.
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) and other identity management systems.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, security practices, and incident response activities.
- Prepare and present reports for audits and security inspections.
- Support and Training:
- Provide technical support for SCIF users and coordinate with external IT teams when necessary.
- Train users on security best practices and operational procedures within the SCIF.
Do you have what it takes?
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5 years of experience in network/system administration in secure environments.
- Strong knowledge of secure IT systems, networks, and protocols (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, etc.).
- Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies, and storage solutions.
- Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and other relevant compliance standards.
- Ability to lift and install equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Perform tasks requiring prolonged sitting, standing, and walking in a secure environment.
Desired:
- Certifications such as Security , CEH, CISSP, CCNA, or equivalent.
- Experience with Splunk, SIEM tools, or endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
- Prior experience in classified or SCIF environments.
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
