Systems Administrator II

Description

Primary responsibilities:

• Leading the patch application process for evaluation of patches periodically for the following NCRC systems:
  • IDE
  • EES
  • ARMS
• Coordinating with the Range Modernization IAVA to support vendor and security patch investigation, download, and analysis to determine applicability to an NCRC system
  • Patches will be initially identified by the Range Modernization IAVA
• Once patches are identified as applicable/relevant to an NCRC system, then this person will work with other Range Modernization technical leads to coordinate and schedule ARMS subsystem access to enable patch deployment and testing
• Coordinating with the Range Modernization Release Manager to include patches into upcoming associated baseline releases (e.g., AB release for the EES, IDEB for the IDE, and ARMSB for the ARMS)
• Alerting the leads for the following teams of existence of required patches to be applied to the ARMS subsystem(s) those teams have the ownership and responsibility to update:
  • Infrastructure: Administration System
  • DevSecOps: Platform Services
  • Software: Development Testbeds, Integration Development Range, and Integration Cyber Range
  • I&T: Preproduction Development Range, Preproduction Cyber Range
• Leading the deployment and install of ARMSB release updates to ARMS Administration System, including the scheduling and coordination with other Range Modernization technical leads
• Leading the identification, tracking, and implementation of any patching-related process or solution improvement ideas for the IDE, EES, and ARMS NCRC systems
  • This includes any design, implementation, and testing support activities for those improvement ideas
  • Note all improvement ideas will require Range Modernization leadership and Government approval (just as any baseline change effort)

Secondary responsibilities:

• Administering and maintaining ARMS Administration services
• Implementing and managing ARMS access management and authentication system
  • This includes the IAM system (e.g., Active Directory) and associated processes such as user account creation, group policy management, and security settings
• Supporting technology investigations and modernization initiatives associated with ARMS system infrastructure
• Tracking issues/resolutions associated with ARMS networking and infrastructure devices (including switches, firewalls, and SDNs)
• Assisting Range Modernization technical teams with ARMS hardware installation and configuration activities
• Performing ARMS system monitoring, diagnostics, and support any troubleshooting of its system infrastructure
• Documenting ARMS installation and configuration procedures and troubleshooting steps
• Performing ARMS system backups

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Requirements

• At least three (3) years of experience in System Administration, to include: Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and Linux and/or Windows environments
• Top Secret clearance eligibility
• CompTIA Security+ CE (or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
• Strong experience with Linux-based operating systems
• Proficiency in Windows and/or Linux system administration
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Experience with system patching, vulnerability management, and compliance enforcement
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and domain administration
• Experience with MFA, PKI, and/or SSO services
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and firewalls
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and resolve system issues independently
• Experience with project logistics and working with controlled engineering baselines
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams
• Strong organizational skills

Desired Skills

• At least five (5) years of experience in System Administration, computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with version control systems such as SVN and Git
• Knowledge of software development processes to include agile software development practices; programming languages; operating systems; networks; enterprise and consumer IT concepts, architectures, and systems (compute, network, storage)
• Proficiency in one or more of the following programming or scripting languages: Python, Java, C/C++, PowerShell, and bash

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• No travel requirements

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Diversity & Inclusion

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EEO

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