Systems Administrator

Title: Systems Administrator

Program Summary

KBR Government Solutions U.S. advances the priorities of the U.S. government and related commercial entities. We deliver expertise and differentiated, technology-driven solutions in the fields of scientific research, systems engineering, data analytics and mission operations, and we offer a range of high-end services from a portfolio that spans defense modernization; military, civil and commercial space; intelligence; cyber; advanced logistics; and base operations.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will Provide Systems Administration support to the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) All Domain Test Range (ADTR) and INDOPACOM Pacific-Rim Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Team, Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC) Secret Network (JSN) Node, JMETC Multiple Independent Levels of Security Network (JMN) Node, Secret Defense Research and Engineering Network (SDREN), Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN);

As a SA, you will be a critical part of our team responsible for evaluating customer requirements on complex technical challenges. You will aid by providing solutions to complex problems in a manner which meets both functional and security requirements. You will handle keeping the team’s testing environment operational and in compliance with all TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements. To do this you will often work with other distributed team members to discuss current system status and desired future enhancements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration of computer systems hardware, network gear, software, information systems & peripheral equipment such as servers, desktops, zero clients, storage devices, and virtualization infrastructure.
• Install, support, upgrade, and configure systems (Windows/Linux/VMWare/SQL Server, Horizon UAG, VDI)
• Maintain security and recovery procedures such as patching, applying STIGs, and performing backups of systems.
• Administration of infrastructure including servers, zero clients, malware protection software, HBSS, syslog servers, databases, ACAS, etc.
• Upgrade systems and processes as needed for enhanced functionality and/or security issue resolution.
• Find potential risks or inefficiencies associated with the configuration of the system and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data security policies, relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and TRMC cyber security program implementation plans following TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements.
• Authors and/or reviews team standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation to ensure consistent systems configuration and knowledge transfer to other team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required in order to be considered for this position
• Minimum 8 years in a technical systems administration role
• Education: Technical bachelor's degree (experience may be substituted in lieu of degree)
• Able to lift to 35 lbs.
• Willing to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of virtualization environments -VMware preferred (VxRail, vSphere, vDS, NSX)
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure – Horizon, UAG, Provision and Maintain VM pools
• Solid understanding and experience supporting zero clients
• Strong Windows Skills (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Web Application Proxy, ADFS, PKI)
• Strong Linux Skills (Docker, Containers, Kubernetes, RHEL, Satellite, scripting, ansible playbooks)
• Experience supporting systems within a DoD Risk management Framework (RMF) accredited environment
• SIEM (Splunk, SolarWinds, etc.)
• Strong documentation skills (Writing SOPs, Creating Networking Diagrams)
• Coordination, Communication and Presentation skills

Basic Compensation: $142,000 - $195,000 (For Hawaii Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.