Network/Systems Administrator III

Network/System Administrator III

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network/System Administrator III with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator.

As a Network/Systems Administrator III, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Able to perform self-sustaining and work with little to no oversight
• Lead IT ops team on day to day management and operations of Networks and implement capabilities vetted through Cybersecurity, ISSE and higher headquarters to maintain JSIG/RMF Authority to Operate and maintain Continuous Monitoring tools and processes
• Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metric
• Assist during security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliances
• Assist during security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiency
• Assist with Creation of operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
• Manage and operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
• Execute cybersecurity operations procedures for day to day network management, operations and maintenance
• Monitor/analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk
• Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
• Assist ISSM/ISSO/ISSE with the Integration/Development new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for networks/systems operating at various classification levels
• Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS,, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office
• Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security

Other requirements include:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware
• Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high performance team environment
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration.
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, and, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to A&A
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2, PL3, and PL4 network environments/systems
• Working knowledge of WSUS and/or YUM patch deployment methodologies
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework and how to apply it to network/information system environments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

What you'll need to succeed:

• 5+ years related experience
• 2+ years Special Access Program (SAP) experience required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (Desired)

Certifications:

• IAT Level 3 - within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance Level:

• TS/SCI
• Must be able to obtain - TS/SCI with CI polygraph

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $104,040 - $140,760. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Arlington