DevSecOps System Administrator - Secret Clearance

Job Description

Job Description

The Department of State has entrusted VMD to perform internal and external-facing informational websites and web applications activities specifically for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology. VMD’s mission is to perform operations and maintenance/decommissioning & modernization activities over legacy websites to support ongoing operations and the modernization of its website governance, architecture, and design.

VMD has an exciting opportunity for you to join as a DevSecOps System Administrator to be part of highly talented teams working within a SAFe-framework that supports the operation, maintenance, design and development of internal and public-facing web or mobile applications for the Department of State out of our Ballston, VA office. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Perform system administration to ensure system updates and compliance
• Maintain an accurate device inventory and ensure the readiness of assigned customer equipment
• Perform patching activities across applicable environments and servers
• Manage and coordinate server requests, including provisioning, configuration, access, and environment-related changes
• Perform program-specific domain password resets and account-related administrative requests
• Troubleshoot server, application environment, connectivity, and configuration issues
• Coordinate with infrastructure teams for server-level issues requiring additional support
• Maintain server and environment documentation, configuration information, and operational procedures
• Support system and application environment readiness for Quality Assurance (QA) testing and releases, and assist with functional, regression, smoke, and accessibility testing as needed
• Support automation of routine administration tasks and application deployment processes

Experience Needed to Be Successful:   

• At least two years of hands-on experience supporting Windows servers and workstations
• Experience working in a process-oriented environment using Agile and DevSecOps practices

Desired Qualifications and Experience:  

• Linux experience is a plus
• Experience with server configuration, patching, software installation, user support, troubleshooting, and system maintenance
• Working knowledge of firewalls and general network troubleshooting
• Experience conducting QA testing (functional, regression, smoke, accessibility, etc.)
• Experience using PowerShell, Ansible, or similar tools to automate system administration and configuration tasks
• Experience supporting IIS, web services, and application environments
• Familiarity with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure, including basic administration of virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity/access controls
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Experience with system hardening, vulnerability remediation, security patching, endpoint security, access controls, and security best practices
• Experience using system monitoring, logging, or alerting tools to identify and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues
• Basic experience with backup, restoration, disaster recovery, and system recovery procedures
• Understanding of change management processes
• Department of State or Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) / Diplomatic Technology (DT) experience is a plus

Basic Qualifiers:  

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 2
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 2
• Minimum Clearance to Start: Interim Secret
• Work Status Allowable: US Citizen

The Type of Person That Will Excel:  

• You are curious, inquisitive, committed to continuous learning, and team-oriented
• You have strong attention to detail
• You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions

Travel and Telecommuting:  

• Travel: Little (less than 10%)
• Telecommute Options: Currently a hybrid position that requires regular onsite support at the Ballston office. Daily onsite work will likely be required during the initial month while access is being established. The customer may require a return to full-time onsite work.

Xcelerate Solutions and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Xcelerate Solutions maintains a drug-free workplace.

Xcelerate is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions across five service areas—Enterprise Vetting & Analysis, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Digital Solutions, Cyber Security, and Strategic Consulting. We are a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community. Our customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.

Company Description

Xcelerate is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions across five service areas—Enterprise Vetting & Analysis, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Digital Solutions, Cyber Security, and Strategic Consulting. We are a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community. Our customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.